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November 21

US President

On this day in 1963, John F. Kennedy died of a cerebral hemorrhage just hours before he was scheduled to depart on a trip to Dallas; upon confirmation of Kennedy's death, Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States.

US President - John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy

Entry posted by Guest Historian Chris Oakley Email the AuthorVisit the Authors Web Site © Chris Oakley,2008-.
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