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John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation

John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 11, 1989

Runtime

0h 44m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation

Production Companies

Dallas County Historical Foundation

Director

Allen Mondell

Description

The Sixth Floor museum at Dealey Plaza presents a group of six short films about the life, death and enduring legacy of John F. Kennedy that are shown in the Sixth Floor Exhibit of the former Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, Texas. The sudden death of this young, vibrant world leader sent shock waves around the globe. The assassination remains one of the most vividly remembered and controversial events of the century. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a permanent exhibit in the former Texas School Book Depsitory. The films included in this exhibit have been adapted as an educational video examining the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy