The Death Of A President Author:William Manchester In 1964 Mrs Kennedy suggested that this acclaimed — journalist write an account of the tragic events — surrounding and detailing the death of President — Kennedy.It was a totally independent research project — and narrative and he makes clear that neither Jackie — Kennedy nor anyone else is accountable for what he — wrote. — This book is written in the... more » style that the most casual
of readers will not find overwhelming in its presentation.
It is much like the style of Walter Lord's account of the
sinking of the Titanic or the book detailing the Lincoln assassination. It begins prior to the departure
for Texas and unfolds in an almost minute by minute
unfolding of all the ensuing events....including what was
happening with other family members, friends and government
figures before, during and after the assassination« less