How the Assassination of JFK Changed Our World
Offered By: Wondrium via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the profound impact of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on world history in this 30-minute lecture from Professor J. Rufus Fears' course "The World Was Never The Same." Delve into the tragic events of November 22, 1963, and gain a unique personal perspective on how this pivotal moment altered the course of history. Examine the context of the Cold War, the threat of Communism, and key events like the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Analyze JFK's legacy and its influence on subsequent political figures such as Barry Goldwater and Adlai Stevenson. Investigate the role of Lee Harvey Oswald and the lasting impact of this historic event on global affairs.
Syllabus
Intro
Cold War
Communism
The Bay of Pigs
The Cuban Missile Crisis
JFKs Legacy
Barry Goldwater
Addy Stevenson
Lee Harvey Oswald
Taught by
Wondrium
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