Routledge - The Assassination of John F. Kennedy Book

Explore a defining moment in American history with The Assassination of John F. Kennedy: Political Trauma and American Memory. Published by Routledge as part of the Critical Moments in American History series, this book examines the events of November 22, 1963, and how they changed the course of American politics and culture forever. Author Alice George traces the immediate aftermath of the assassination and the rise of Lyndon B. Johnson to the presidency. The text looks at how the media frenzy surrounding the death of JFK transformed into a lasting public memory. This study helps readers understand how these events continue to influence our perception of the 1960s and the American nation today. It is an essential read for students and anyone interested in 20th-century United States history.