The First Television President
Why the celebrity treatment?
Kennedy Legacy
Before the presidency: War hero
Before the presidency: Bestselling author
Before the presidency: Congress
Presidential debate with Nixon
What do you see? (or not see?)
Fashion & Design White House Renovation
Going off script
Popular subject of satire
Paris Trip & Vienna Summit
Line in the sand
A city divided
Cronkite w
Media in investigation: Zapruder film
Oswald shot in the midst of the press
A nation mourns
Public thanks
“Camelot”
Numerous politicians Very public family Tragedy, scandal, philanthropy
Officially withdrew from public life but remained popular in media
Short Essay Quiz (choose 2): Why do you think JFK is referred to as “the First Television President?” Why does the media often refer to the JFK presidency as “Camelot?” How does JFK’s use of the media continue to influence politicians today?