Books with title Who Shot the President?: The Death of John F. Kennedy

John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. He served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of his presidency dealt with managing relations with the Soviet Union.Inside you’ll read aboutEarly life and educationUS Navy reserve1960 Presidential ElectionPresidencyForeign PolicyDomestic PolicyAssassinationPersonal life, family, and reputationHistorical evaluations and legacyAnd much more! John Kennedy published his book entitled Profiles in Courage, which won a Pulitzer Prize for Biography. At age 43, he became the youngest man to be elected as U.S. president as well as being the first (and only) Roman Catholic to occupy that office. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the state crime, but he was never prosecuted.

Explains the lead-up to November 22, 1963 and why Kennedy took his fateful trip to Texas. "We never had any hope of saving his life." In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. The concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end. In the annals of American history, few moments have been so thoroughly seared into the nation's conscience that Americans can remember exactly where and when they heard about an earth-shattering event. In the 20th century, there was Pearl Harbor and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. November 22, 1963 started as a typical Friday, and many Americans were unaware that President Kennedy was even heading to Dallas, Texas. John and Jackie arrived in Dallas in the morning, with Texas Governor John Connally alongside them and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson due to arrive later to meet them there. The Kennedys and the Connallys intended to participate in public events later in the day, and Jackie and John were welcomely surprised by the warm reception they received. A public parade was hosted for the President and First Lady that afternoon, and the First Couple rode with the Connallys in an open motorcade en route to a speech Kennedy would deliver later. As they waved to the people lining the streets, around 12:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, Governor Connally's wife turned around to the first couple and said, "Mr. President, you can't say Dallas doesn't love you."

Full-color & black-and-white photos. "A straightforward account of the killing and the continuing speculation about its circumstances. Beginning with the events of Nov. 22, the following chapters cover Kennedy's career, the arrest and murder of Oswald, the funeral, and the Warren Commission. Large print, short sentences and many photos make this attractively-designed volume suitable for older poor readers as well as for the primary audience."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.