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Assassination of John F. Kennedy (1963) | Step back in time to one of the most captivating and heart-wrenching events in modern American history: the assassination of John F. Kennedy. As the world stood on the precipice of change in the early 1960s, a young and charismatic leader emerged, promising a brighter future for all Americans.
In this riveting episode of "Sleep with History," we'll delve into the tumultuous events that set the stage for this tragedy. How did the clash of the Cold War and the civil rights movement shape the nation? What impact did Kennedy's presidency have on these struggles? What secrets and mysteries surround the Warren Commission, the grassy knoll, and the enigmatic "umbrella man"?
Explore the labyrinthine twists and turns of the investigations that followed, shedding light on a day that forever changed the course of history. Join us as we unravel the web surrounding this tragic event, and discover the profound effect Kennedy's loss had on a nation grappling with hope, uncertainty, and its own demons and aspirations.
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