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Kennedy Car
1961 Lincoln
A tragic event occurs.
The modern new four-door convertible seemed well-suited to a young, forward-thinking president. But tragedy struck when President Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963, while riding in this car through the streets of Dallas, Texas.
As the world mourned, the Secret Service quickly took steps to have this vehicle rebuilt so it would better protect future presidents. Later modifications during Johnson's and Nixon's presidencies only served to illustrate the continual tension between the presidents' desire to be seen and Secret Service efforts to protect them. |