In the run-up to the new The Kennedys mini-series starting on 6 March at 20:30 History (DStv 254), the channel has a series of specials scheduled during February.
Reagan (Tuesday 7 February at 20:30)
Some call him a hero, and others an empty suit, one thing is for certain - President Reagan made history. But what made him? Using rare archival footage and personal interviews with those who knew him best, Reagan reveals the epic story of an unforgettable man who, against all odds, rose to the pinnacle of power.
President's Book of Secrets (Tuesday 14 February at 20:30)
Moments after the President of the United States is sworn in, he takes possession of the "football," a briefcase that contains the most important top-secret information in the world: the country's nuclear launch codes.
What other secrets have been passed down to each United States president? Why does Air Force One always appear with its left side facing the public and how much does the president know about activating the on-board flares to repel missiles?
The fascinating truths behind some of the most classified secrets in American history. Interviews with former intelligence operatives, renowned historians, and archivists show how classified information is treated in the highest circles of political power, how it's preserved throughout history, and who ensures continuity when a new leader is elected.
It's Good to be President (Tuesday 21 February at 20:30)
From the mundane tasks to the madness - here's the perks and perils of being on of the most powerful men in the world. This special includes interviews with past presidents, rarely seen recordings, and home movies.
The Lost Kennedy Home Movies (Tuesday 28th February at 20:30)
Special archive footage and amateur home shot movies of various members of the Kennedy clan.
