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A Day That Changed History: The Assassination of John F Kennedy


Turning Points in History

No. of pages 48

Published: 2013

Great for age 6-12 years

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Many people alive in 1963 can remember where they were on the day John F Kennedy was shot. It was a defining event similar to 9/11 or the death of Princess Diana in more recent times. A Day that Changed History: The Assassination of John F Kennedy is the story of John F Kennedy's life and death and its effect on both the USA and the wider world.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Turning Points in History .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Hachette Children's Group .

Tracey Kelly is an experienced children's non-fiction author, specialising in historical subjects.

This book has the following chapters: Birth and background Harvard days Torpedo boats and Purple Hearts Massachusetts congressman to US senator Marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier Presidential candidate Election and inauguration Bay of Pigs Space race Cuban Missile Crisis Civil Rights Act and Martin Luther King The assassination of JFK Aftermath and funeral Conspiracy theories and legacy Glossary, Websites

 

This book is in the following series:

Turning Points in History

This book features the following character:

John F Kennedy
JFK saw America through the Cuban Missile Crisis, established the Peace Corps, and was assassinated during his first term.

A great introduction into JFK's life and political work... simple to understand and well written... demonstrates just what his legacy was to the world. * Teeside Evening Gazette *