Camelot and the Cultural Revolution: How the Assassination of John F. Kennedy Shattered American Liberalism

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The book explores the aftermath of John F. Kennedy's assassination, focusing on the rise of conspiratorial thinking among the American Left. It delves into the transformation of Kennedy into a liberal icon and martyr for civil rights following his death. Additionally, the author analyzes how the assassination contributed to the decline of mid-century liberalism, which had dominated American political thought until 1963, highlighting the complex interplay between historical events and ideological shifts.