Three years later on November 22nd 1963 he was assassinated. JFK: One Day in America I: Assassination, National Geographic 2023
I drove Lee Harvey Oswald to work because Lee did not own a car. We listened to the radio. Lee wasn’t a big talker … I said, What’s in the package, Lee? And he said, Curtain rods. ibid. co-worker
The president insisted on having an open car. ibid. secret service guy
Mrs Kennedy was in shock with the president’s head in her lap. ibid.
The United States lost its innocence on November 22nd 1963. ibid.
We’ll never get over this. JFK: One Day in America II: Manhunt, TV interview at hospital of Mrs Quincy Adams
13.14 p.m. Dallas police officer J D Tippet is shot. ibid. caption
When the police came in to do the roll call they found that Lee Harvey Oswald was unaccounted for. That was the only clue they had that he might be the guy. ibid. journalist
00.10 a.m. Oswald press conference: A slight fellow with some scratches and marks around his face. JFK: One Day in America III: Revenge, news commentary
John F Kennedy lived a life that would help define an entire generation. Looks, style, empathy. President for just over 1,000 days, Kennedy navigated events and crises that changed the world. Kennedy I: Jack (1917-1940), History 2023
60 years after his assassination we are still fascinated by the triumphs and flaws of the youngest president ever elected. ibid.
Young Jack’s life was happy and carefree until he contracted scarlet fever at age two. ibid.
Jack’s mother Rose was effectively a single parent. ibid.
An appendectomy: the first of many surgeries in his life. ibid.
In the decades to come, the family compound would serve as a source of stability and calm in Jack’s everchanging world. ibid.
During the summer of 1945 Kennedy raced off to Europe on an assignment. He was tasked with covering the British general election in London. Kennedy II: The World at War (1940-1946)
It didn’t take long for his popularity to rise especially with the women. ibid.
In the spring of 1946, 29-year-old John F Kennedy was busy on the campaign trail working to make himself known to the people of Boston. Kennedy III: Into the Political Jungle (1946-1956)
He supported the Truman Doctrine, a policy to contain Soviet expansion following World War II. ibid.
His blood pressure began to drop after arriving in London. After being rushed to a hospital in London he was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease. ibid.
Kennedy was a United States’ senator. ibid.
Kennedy first laid eyes on his future wife at a Georgetown dinner party in the spring of 1951. ibid.
The condition of his back continued to deteriorate. ibid.
The presidential election of 1956 would be an important opportunity for Kennedy to gain momentum on his political journey. He would soon known if his efforts had been enough to claim the vice presidential nomination. Kennedy IV: The Kennedy Machine (1956-1960)
After the victory [Senate], Kennedy knew his sole focus had to be the presidential race … With an eye towards a national audience, building towards the 1960 election. ibid.
Primary (1960): director Robert Drew. ibid.
Kennedy v Nixon: Candidates would debate four times, arguing their case to the nation. ibid.
Fuelled by adrenalin, Kennedy often had dark circles around his eyes. ibid.
He was the future. He was next. Kennedy V: The Torch Has Passed (Jan 61 to Dec 61), woman
The 35th president of the United States … The youngest man ever elected. ibid. commentary
A civil rights crisis and a daunting Cold War with the Soviet Union. ibid.
Over time Khrushchev’s demands for West Berlin became more threatening and more urgent. ibid.
The White House had a new and youthful atmosphere. Invigorated by music, arts and the contemporary style. Kennedy VI: Crisis (January 1962 - October 1962)
His wife was this cultured articulate multi-dimensional person who also happened to be an incredible mom. ibid. historian
This government feels obliged to report this new crisis to you in fullest detail. Kennedy VII: The Brink of War (October 1962 - June 1963), press conference
All eyes were now on Cuba, and nuclear war was now on the world’s doorstep. ibid. commentary
Kennedy’s speech marked an historic turning point in American history. However, racial hatred continued to haunt America. ibid.