During the 1960 democratic primary, John F. Kennedy tried to recruit Harry Belafonte for his endorsement. Belafonte reveals details of their conversation. The humanitarian and social activist said he was 'quite taken by the fact' that President Kennedy knew 'so little' about African-American struggles. NBC News' special correspondent Tom Browkaw reports.Nov. 21, 2013
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