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The James Altucher Show
Inside the JFK Conspiracy: How Brad Meltzer Unearthed a Forgotten Assassination Plot
Jan 14, 2025
Brad Meltzer, a best-selling thriller writer known for his meticulous historical research, dives into the shocking untold story of JFK’s first assassination attempt. He reveals how Richard Pavlik, a disgruntled postal worker, almost succeeded in his plot before JFK even took office. Meltzer shares details about the hero who thwarted the attack and discusses the cultural impact of JFK and Jackie Kennedy on America. The conversation also touches on the political climate of the 1960s, making connections to today's divisive landscape.
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- Brad Meltzer reveals the little-known assassination plot against JFK orchestrated by Richard Pavlik, which highlights America's turbulent political climate in 1960.
- The podcast explores how Jackie Kennedy's creation of the 'Camelot' narrative shaped JFK's legacy, overshadowing his complexities and reflecting on selective political memory.
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The Lesser-Known Assassination Attempt
A significant yet overlooked conspiracy involving a plot to assassinate John F. Kennedy just before he took office is examined. In 1960, a disgruntled former postal worker named Richard Pavlik devised a plan to kill JFK using seven sticks of dynamite, believing that security would be weakest during Kennedy's morning church visit in Palm Beach, Florida. He timed the detonation precisely for when JFK would emerge, but the plot ultimately failed. This incident, obscured from mainstream knowledge due to a contemporaneous aviation disaster capturing public attention, reveals the dangerous climate surrounding Kennedy's presidency.
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