In this insightful discussion, bestselling author Brad Meltzer explores the lesser-known assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy. He highlights the psychological profiles of presidential assassins, differentiating between 'hunters' and 'howlers'. Meltzer connects the political divides of the 1960 election to today’s climate, emphasizing the cultural tensions surrounding Kennedy as a Catholic candidate. He also reflects on JFK's leadership style and legacy, drawing parallels with Lincoln's ability to unify a divided nation.
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The First Plot to Kill JFK
Richard Pavlik, a disgruntled postal worker, plotted to kill JFK with dynamite in 1960.
Jackie Kennedy inadvertently thwarted the assassination attempt.
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Lost Headline
The story of the first plot against JFK was overshadowed by a double plane crash in NYC.
This pushed the story from headlines and it became a historical footnote.
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JFK Targeted for Faith
JFK faced opposition due to his Catholic faith, with some fearing loyalty to the Pope over America.
The KKK also targeted him for being an Irish Catholic immigrant.
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The JFK Conspiracy
The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy―and Why It Failed
Brad Meltzer
Brad Meltzer's "The JFK Conspiracy" unveils a previously unknown assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy in 1960. The book details the plot orchestrated by Richard Pavlik, a disgruntled postal worker, who planned to use dynamite to kill the then president-elect. Meltzer meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to the attempted assassination, highlighting the near-miss and its subsequent suppression from public knowledge. The narrative explores the political climate of the time, including the rise of the KKK and anti-Catholic sentiment. The book also delves into the personal life of JFK, adding layers of complexity to his public image.
There have been four sitting United States presidents that have been killed by an assassin. Last July, President Donald Trump, then the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party, survived an assassination attempt at rally in Pennsylvania. A new book tells the little-known story about the first assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, right before his inauguration and looks into the mind of those who want murder the leader of the free world.
FOX’s Tonya J. Powers speaks with Brad Meltzer, author of 'The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy―and Why It Failed', who shares a bit about the book and what he has learned about the profile of presidential assassins.
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