Prologue : July 1964 "This is still a free country, ladies and gentlemen"
pt. 1. Born to lead (1908-1936)
The house that sugar built
Oil and water
"What are we going to learn today that's new?"
"The luckiest person in the world"
The art of the possible
Prometheus
pt. 2. Full throttle (1937-1955)
A Latin from Manhattan
At war
United Nations
Too much, too soon
The general manager
Brainstorming
pt. 3. An authentic representative of the people (1956-1964)
Rollin' with Rock
Pay as you go
In and out
Loss and renewal
Second chances
The road to San Francisco
pt. 4. The limits of power (1965-1971)
Change of course
Rock bottom
Too much, too late
Leaning right
Attica
pt. 5. Out of step (1972-1979)
The boss of New York
"The closest I'm ever going to get ..."
The day of the dead.