"The President Has Been Shot!": The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

Written by James L. Swanson

A book for readers in grades 7 and up reviewed by Melissa 

    

In this book, James L. Swanson discusses how John F. Kennedy was assassinated while on a trip to Dallas, Texas. Swanson gives insight into the events during John F. Kennedy’s presidency, including both its successes and failures. He also explores how John F. Kennedy's murder was planned and set into motion by Lee Harvey Oswald, as well as how it was seen by millions nationwide.

I read this book because we learned about United States presidents in my Advanced Placement United States History class, and I wanted to learn more about John F. Kennedy’s presidency and how it ended. I liked how this book not only discussed his tragic death, but also gave readers insight into his early life. In the book, readers learn about John F. Kennedy's family and military background. I also like how the book gave very detailed insight into the events leading up to and after John F. Kennedy's death, as well as how it showed the national and international impact his death had on the world. Another feature of the book that I found interesting was that it gave insight into the life of Lee Harvey Oswald.

I would definitely recommend this book to individuals who are interested in more historical books, as well as those who are interested in learning more about historical figures and events for better insight in a history class.