Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

A Note to Readers-Chapter 2

Chapters 3-5

Chapters 6-7

Chapters 8-11

Chapters 12-17

Chapters 18-24

Chapter 25-Epilogue

Key Figures

Themes

Index of Terms

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Is the Camelot narrative of the Kennedy White House more myth or reality? Why?

What are the strongest historical connections between the Lincoln and Kennedy presidencies? Why are these correspondences interesting or significant?

How does this book assess the mind of Lee Harvey Oswald? What did he believe? How might his beliefs have dictated his actions? Are readers invited to draw parallels between Oswald and modern-day political assassins? Why or why not?