For generations Americans had watched as European countries fawned over their royal families. Not until the election of a vibrant young president named John F. Kennedy did the American people have their own version of royalty. For many, the seemingly perfect world and family of the Kennedys was like a type of Camelot. Besides bringing a beautiful family to the White House, President Kennedy brought many ideas for his vision of a perfect America. His ability to reach Americans through eloquent speeches helped see the American people through the stressful times of the Cold War and made them dream of walking on the moon and equal rights for all.
While President Kennedy's presidency was a turning point of sorts in American history, his assassination made a lasting impression that would change America.
PRESIDENT KENNEDY AND FAMILY
The election of a charismatic young president named John F. Kennedy brought an aire of royalty to the White House (Gould, 2011). His presidency was a turning point for Americans who were eager to watch the Camelot-style family live their life in the White House. This brought about a change in leadership style and family example set by the President (Gould, 2011). (Photo Courtesy: Tumblr, n.d.)
The election of a charismatic young president named John F. Kennedy brought an aire of royalty to the White House (Gould, 2011). His presidency was a turning point for Americans who were eager to watch the Camelot-style family live their life in the White House. This brought about a change in leadership style and family example set by the President (Gould, 2011). (Photo Courtesy: Tumblr, n.d.)
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"And so, my fellow Americans ... ask not what your country can do for you ... ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world ... ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man" President John F. Kennedy. (St. Petersburg Times Online, n.d.)
At President Kennedy's inauguration, he set the tone with an inaugural speech meant to encourage all to join in for the good of the country and the world.
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PRESIDENT AND MRS. KENNEDY IN THE LIMO BEFORE THE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION
The era of Camelot ended on November 22, 1963. While driving in a presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas, President Kennedy was shot. He was pronounced dead later that day (Historymania, n.d.). Americans and the rest of the world watched stunned as the day's events led to a dramatic turning point in history. (Photo Courtesy: Caveofknowledge.com, 2010)
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JOHN KENNEDY, JR. SALUTES HIS FATHER'S COFFIN
The world mourned with the young Kennedy family. People in the United States were suddenly vividly aware that tragedy could strike in even seemingly perfect situations. The assassination also left the country with a degree of uncertainty. The photo of President Kennedy's young son saluting his father's casket was a reminder to all of how much the family and nation had lost. (Photo Courtesy: Associated Press, 2010)
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NEWSPAPER: ANNOUNCING KENNEDY ASSASSINATION AND SWEARING IN OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON
Immediately after the death of President Kennedy, Vice President Johnson was sworn into office as the new President. Though he and Kennedy shared many commonalities, President Johnson was a very different personality type (Time, 1965). Those used to the charisma of President Kennedy might have been challenged by this change. (Photo Courtesy: Tampabay.com, 2009)
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THE KENNEDY FAMILY AFTER THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY
The Kennedy family continued to carry on with the class the American people had come to expect. Two other Kennedy brothers would dedicate to a life of service in the government. The example set by this family was a positive point in what might have otherwise been only a negative spot on American history. (Photo Courtesy: Tumblr, n.d.)
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PRESIDENT AND MRS. KENNEDY IN THE LIMO BEFORE THE KENNEDY ASSASSINATIONThe era of Camelot ended on November 22, 1963. While driving in a presidential motorcade in Dallas, Texas, President Kennedy was shot. He was pronounced dead later that day (Historymania, n.d.). Americans and the rest of the world watched stunned as the day's events led to a dramatic turning point in history. (Photo Courtesy: Caveofknowledge.com, 2010)
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JOHN KENNEDY, JR. SALUTES HIS FATHER'S COFFINThe world mourned with the young Kennedy family. People in the United States were suddenly vividly aware that tragedy could strike in even seemingly perfect situations. The assassination also left the country with a degree of uncertainty. The photo of President Kennedy's young son saluting his father's casket was a reminder to all of how much the family and nation had lost. (Photo Courtesy: Associated Press, 2010)
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NEWSPAPER: ANNOUNCING KENNEDY ASSASSINATION AND SWEARING IN OF PRESIDENT JOHNSONImmediately after the death of President Kennedy, Vice President Johnson was sworn into office as the new President. Though he and Kennedy shared many commonalities, President Johnson was a very different personality type (Time, 1965). Those used to the charisma of President Kennedy might have been challenged by this change. (Photo Courtesy: Tampabay.com, 2009)
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ACCUSED KENNEDY ASSASSIN, LEE HARVEY OSWALD
The man accused of the assassination was Lee Harvey Oswald, a young loner who had experienced a variety of troubles in his past. Before Oswald could go to trial, he was killed by Jack Ruby (Spartacus Educational, n.d.). The lack of finality of a trial led to some people questioning whether Oswald committed the crime by himself. A conspiracy theory has continued even to this day. (Photo Courtesy: Discovery News, 2010)
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The man accused of the assassination was Lee Harvey Oswald, a young loner who had experienced a variety of troubles in his past. Before Oswald could go to trial, he was killed by Jack Ruby (Spartacus Educational, n.d.). The lack of finality of a trial led to some people questioning whether Oswald committed the crime by himself. A conspiracy theory has continued even to this day. (Photo Courtesy: Discovery News, 2010)
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AMERICAN OPENLY GRIEVED IN THE STREETS
Word of the President's death spread around the world. People open wept and prayed in the streets. This was also a time of confusion as people worried about whether the assassination was actually part of a larger planned attack (Historymania, n.d.). (Photo Courtesy: Gable, 2008)
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THE WARREN COMMISSION REPORT
President Johnson appointed by Executive Order a commission to investigate the Kennedy assassination, as well as the death of the accused assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. The commission was led by Earn Warren, Chief Justice of the United States; thus, earning the name the Warren Commission. The report concluded that Oswald was the lone gunman in the assassination (National Archives, n.d.). (Photo Courtesy: Open Library, 2010)
President Johnson appointed by Executive Order a commission to investigate the Kennedy assassination, as well as the death of the accused assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. The commission was led by Earn Warren, Chief Justice of the United States; thus, earning the name the Warren Commission. The report concluded that Oswald was the lone gunman in the assassination (National Archives, n.d.). (Photo Courtesy: Open Library, 2010)
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THE KENNEDY FAMILY AFTER THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY The Kennedy family continued to carry on with the class the American people had come to expect. Two other Kennedy brothers would dedicate to a life of service in the government. The example set by this family was a positive point in what might have otherwise been only a negative spot on American history. (Photo Courtesy: Tumblr, n.d.)
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THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM
The building from which Lee Harvey Oswald fired his fatal shots at President Kennedy is now a museum called the Sixth Floor Museum (Sixth Floor Museum, 2011). The display on the sixth floor is a lasting remembrance of a terrible tragedy in American history. (Photo Courtesy: Sixth Floor Museum, 2011)
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