Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

Scope and Contents

The John F. Kennedy assassination series, 1963 November 23 - December 14, contains newspapers and magazines detailing the assassination and commemorating President Kennedy's life. Newspaper and magazine articles describe the transition of power to Lyndon B. Johnson as well as the events in between the assassination and President Kennedy's funeral.

Abstract The John F. Kennedy to Frank W. Cuccia letters, 1959-1960 and undated, contain business letters, a holiday card, and an event invitation from John F. Kennedy to Frank W. Cuccia during Kennedy's time as a Massachusetts senator. A typed copy of Kennedy's 1960 presidential candidacy announcement appears to be enclosed with a December 1959 letter. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, on May 29, 1917 and became the 35th President of the United States on January 20, 1961....

Abstract The Sister Mary Martina Martin scrapbook of John F. Kennedy materials, 1963-1968, contains magazine clippings, postcards, and programs relating to the life and assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The scrapbook was created by Sister Mary Martina Martin, a member of the Notre Dame of Maryland University administration. John F. Kennedy was inaugurated the 35th and youngest President of the United States in January 1961. He was assassinated during a political visit to Dallas, Texas on...