Profiles in Courage

Profiles in Courage

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Profiles in Courage

1964- 1965

1 Seasons

26 Episodes

7.5(2 votes)

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Profiles in Courage is an American historical anthology series that was telecast weekly on NBC from November 8, 1964 to May 9, 1965. The series was based on the recently President John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize winning book, Profiles in Courage.

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