ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

John F. Kennedy assassination in popular culture

Well kiddo, do you remember learning about John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States? He was a really important person in American history, especially because he helped make changes that helped a lot of people. Unfortunately, when Kennedy was still President, something really bad happened to him. He was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas in 1963.

People were really sad about what happened to Kennedy, and it's still a really big deal today. There have been many movies, TV shows, books, and songs made about what happened to him. These are all different ways that people are trying to talk about and remember what happened, and they can help us understand why it was such a sad and serious event.

Some of these movies and TV shows try to tell the story of what happened on the day Kennedy was shot, while others might focus on the investigation that followed or the people who were involved. Some people even think that there was a bigger conspiracy behind the shooting, and there are movies and books that explore these theories too.

Overall, these movies, TV shows, and other things help us remember Kennedy and what he stood for, and remind us of how important it is to try to keep our leaders safe. It's important to talk about what happened to him so that we can learn from it and make sure something like this never happens again.