President John Fitzgerald Kennedy Assassinated 47 Years Ago Today

Today is a sad anniversary in the history of our nation. Forty-seven years ago today, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. The whole world was shocked by the senseless tragedy of this horrific crime. Americans everywhere plunged into mourning as soon as they knew it was true. Walter Cronkite delivered a galvanizing report live on CBS TV minutes after the whole nightmare began. Who can ever forget the magnitude of this tragic event? Let us pause to remember this great man who gave his life in service to his country at the highest level.