John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation
John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation

John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation

April 11, 1989
44m

"Films from the Sixth Floor museum at Dealey Plaza : John F. Kennedy and the memory of a nation"

Overview

The Sixth Floor museum at Dealey Plaza presents a group of six short films about the life, death and enduring legacy of John F. Kennedy that are shown in the Sixth Floor Exhibit of the former Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, Texas. The sudden death of this young, vibrant world leader sent shock waves around the globe. The assassination remains one of the most vividly remembered and controversial events of the century. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is a permanent exhibit in the former Texas School Book Depsitory. The films included in this exhibit have been adapted as an educational video examining the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy

Director

Allen Mondell

Cast

Walter Cronkite

Walter Cronkite

Self - Host

John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

John F. Kennedy, Jr.

John F. Kennedy, Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Caroline Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Jacqueline Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (archive footage)

Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)