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JFK's inauguration
John F. Kennedy is sworn into Presidency, when he is sworn in he says jhis catch phrase " Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country." -
Bay of Pigs
The invasion in Cuba began, Throught this failure Kennedy takes responsibility for the operation. -
Vietnam
Kennedy austorizes for 400 U.S.army special forces to be sent to Vietnam. -
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Kennedy commits to Civil Rights
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Second born son dies (Patrick)
Jackie and John's son is born 5 weeks before due date and dies 2 days later. -
March on Washington occurs
THe march for civil rights occurs during Kennedy's presidency. -
Kennedy"s trip to Texas is confirmed
Secret service in Dallas are made aware of Kennedy's upcoming trip to Texas. -
Kennedy departs from White House
9:45 am President Kennedy depart from the White house for his trip to Texas. -
President Kennedy is shot!
12:30 pm President Kennedy is shot in the back of thehead and in the back of the neck. -
Press announces last rights
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President Kennedy's casket is removed from Parkland
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The Transfer of Power
2:38 pm The power of presidency is passed on to Johnson in place os President Kenndey. -
President Johnson makes First Public Statement
5:10 pm