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Sixty-one years ago, on November 22, 1963, tragedy struck the nation when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
The assassination stunned America, sending the country into mourning. Over the years, countless books, films, and documentaries have explored the event, and new details continue to emerge.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to release classified government records related to the assassination.
Kennedy’s death was a defining moment in American history, becoming one of the first mass-media events. The nation watched in horror as the assassination unfolded on television screens across the country.
Today, the fascination with the assassination remains. Recently, a 10-second home movie clip of Kennedy’s motorcade was auctioned off for a substantial sum.
Experts believe that more images and artifacts related to the assassination may still be undiscovered in forgotten spaces.
Colleges and universities continue to offer courses on the event, exploring its historical significance and enduring impact on American society.