Kennedy Assassination

The assassination of a president is something that the United States has had to face only four times in its history. Two of these senseless killings are the ones most embedded in American’s memories and history. The first one, the assassination of Lincoln, occurred in a time when the United States was embroiled in a tumultuous disagreement on the issue of slavery. The other assassination and the one Americans have vivid memories of, occurred on November 22, 1963. The day that lives in infamy, the day a youthful, healthy, and vibrant President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was shot and killed during a trip to Dallas. His death left the public in great turmoil, wondering how this tragedy could happen in our country to a man who seemingly had everything going his way. As the news broke on that long day, Americans reacted differently. Most were shocked and confused, they did not know how and or if they should go about their business as they watched and read about the unfolding events. P...