The Last Day of JFK
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Author Description
Included in this radio production are two BBC programs—the first broadcast in 2003; the second broadcast in 1963. In Something Is Terribly Wrong, Alan Thompson charts the confusion and shock after the assassination. He returns to Dallas to uncover exactly what happened hour-by-hour by interviewing the people who saw and heard what happened and knew those involved at the time. In Letter from America: Assassination of J. F. Kennedy, 1963, the renowned broadcaster Alistair Cooke uses his weekly radio missive to reflect upon the legacy of John F. Kennedy and observes that the American nation feels it has been robbed of a brother.
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THE THESIS
This production examines the immediate aftermath and enduring legacy of John F. Kennedy's assassination through two distinct BBC radio broadcasts. The first, "Something Is Terribly Wrong" (2003), reconstructs the events of November 22, 1963, hour-by-hour, through interviews with witnesses and those close to the events. The second, "Letter from America: Assassination of J. F. Kennedy" (1963), features Alistair Cooke's contemporary reflection on Kennedy's impact and the nation's sense of loss.
THE SCOPE MAP
- A detailed, hour-by-hour reconstruction of the assassination day in Dallas.
- Interviews with individuals who witnessed or were involved in the events of November 22, 1963.
- Alistair Cooke's contemporary radio commentary on the assassination and Kennedy's legacy.
- Exploration of the confusion, shock, and national grief following the event.
- Reflection on the impact and historical significance of John F. Kennedy's presidency and death.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This collection offers a dual perspective on the JFK assassination, combining investigative journalism with contemporary reflection. The 2003 program promises a meticulous, ground-level account of the day's events, while Alistair Cooke's 1963 broadcast provides an immediate, high-level assessment of the national mood and the fallen leader's place in history. Together, these broadcasts offer a comprehensive audio document of a pivotal moment in American history.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
2013-09-01
Publisher:
Blackstone Audiobooks
ISBN-10:
1482945746
ISBN-13:
9781482945744
History
Politics
Non-Fiction
Biography
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