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November 22, 1963: Reflections on the Life, Assassination, and Legacy of John F. Kennedy

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November 22, 1963: Reflections on the Life, Assassination, and Legacy of John F. Kennedy

As the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination draws near, the events of that fateful day will undoubtedly be on the minds of many throughout the world. Here, Dean Owen curates a fascinating collection of interviews and thought-provoking commentaries from notable men and women connected to that notorious Friday afternoon. Those who worked closely with the president, civil rights leaders, celebrities, prominent journalists, and political allies are among the nearly one hundred voices asked to share their reflections on the significance of that day and the legacy left behind by John F. Kennedy. A few of the names include:

  • Tom Brokaw, a young reporter in Omaha in 1963
  • Letitia Baldrige, former Chief of Staff to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
  • Congressman John Lewis, sole survivor of the “Big Six” black leaders who met the president after the March on Washington in August of 1963
  • Cliff Robertson, Academy Award–winning actor who portrayed JFK in PT 109
  • Rev. Billy Graham, evangelist
  • Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
  • Walter Mondale, U.S Sentaor in 1984 
  • Bob Schieffer, CBS News reporter

November 22, 1963: Reflections on the Life, Assassination, and Legacy of John F. Kennedy
by Dean Owen

  • Publication Date: September 3, 2013
  • Genres: History, Nonfiction
  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 1626360340
  • ISBN-13: 9781626360341