THIS DAY IN HISTORY: President John F. Kennedy Assassinated 62 Years Ago

where were you the day Kennedy was shot?

ABOVE VIDEO: CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite announced the death of John F. Kennedy 62 years ago today to millions of Americans across the country.

Nov. 22, 1963, is a day that Americans will never forget. For the Baby Boomer generation, the day of JFK’s assassination remains as vivid as the horrific scenes from September 11th, 2001.

President Kennedy’s impact on the lives of Brevard County citizens continues to be felt today, as Kennedy Space Center remains one of the most integral components of the Space Coast’s identity.

Despite more than six decades since the tragedy, many conspiracy theories persist.

Do you remember where you were the day Kennedy was shot? 

ABOVE VIDEO: JFK’s “We choose to go to the moon” speech unofficially launched the effort that would transform Brevard County into the “Space Coast.”

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