Skip Navigation or Skip to Content

Course Catalog - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Osher Online: JFK’s Quest for Peace – Lessons for Turbulent Times   

Throughout his 1000-day presidency, John Kennedy pursued peace through a broad spectrum of initiatives. He saw a connection between learning and leadership and sought to use military deterrence, diplomacy, and soft power in novel ways. Explore how Kennedy's character and life experiences were the origins of those efforts. Evaluate his powers of persuasion by listening to key speeches. Assess his successes and failures and their relevance to today’s world. Click here for a promo video. 

Required: Complete Osher Online opt-in form after you enroll to provide OLLI at UNF with permission to share select details (your name, email address) with Northwestern University. NU requires those details to provide you with access to the course. 

  • Osher Online: JFK’s Quest for Peace – Lessons for Turbulent Times
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 4/2/2026 - 5/7/2026
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online
    Instructor: Charles Blum
 

Some Title