Absolutely zero reason to have an autopsy anyway. EVERYONE knew why he died. Goodness he might not have been the best president, but his death was a tragedy on the nation who never really recovered. That is why he is given such attention. I was not born yet, but from what I understand the entire nation was in grief for months. That is why he tends to be on a pedestal. I don’t think it is a big deal for people to revere him after the tragedy. It is not like we have another president who died in office in that fashion (at least in modern times).
BS! He was despised by quite a number of people who took no joy in his being killed but were nonetheless quite glad he was gone.
And no. I do not remember where I was when I heard the news. Just amazed at the tearful reaction of news anchors who lost their fairy tale President whom they created.
Having been born in 1950, I was fully engaged as a news junkie during the Kennedy years. Watched TV news, read the newspapers, and read US News & World Report.
The country was shocked and in grief, but not for “months.” There was plenty else to occupy the minds of the masses. And Johnson was savvy enough to keep his face on TV enough to calm anyone who thought there was no one in charge.
Also, on Feb 7, 1964, The Beatles came to America, and that event was of sufficient impact to distract everyone.
Remember too, the civil rights struggle was ramping up at the time, and it was quite the news event.
“Absolutely zero reason to have an autopsy anyway. “
Besides the fact that it is required (as in the law) before you leave the state.
And it would have proved how many bullets were used by how many shooters without all the conspiracy theories years later. And, no the whole country was not in mourning (sad, but not in mourning) even though the media (cheerleaders for Camelot) tried their best to crown the Kennedy’s America’s royalty.