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JFK Remembered This Week at Henry Ford Museum

The Henry Ford reflects on JFK's assassination with a series of programs.

This Friday marks the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963.

To reflect on this significant date in American history, the Henry Ford Museum is running a series of special programs this week as a tribute to the fallen president.

Monday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

  • An Evening With Dan Rather and Guests- Hear panel guests, including author and newscaster Dan Rather and author James Swanson, talk about the day in 1963 that changed a nation.
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
  • An Evening With a Former Secret Service Agent- Listen to former Secret Service agent Clint Hill as he gives his firsthand account of the day President Kennedy was shot.
Friday, Nov. 22
  • Target Free Day- In remembrance of President Kennedy and to mark the anniversary of his death, Henry Ford Museum will waive admission, courtesy of Target.
Monday and Tuesday's lecture are currently sold out, though VIP tickets for both nights can still be purchased for $170, according to the museum's website.

In addition to this week's special programming, the museum features various other Kennedy-related collections, including the car in which JFK was assassinated. To learn more about the JFK Remembered Program, go to www.thehenryford.org.

Tickets to the Henry Ford Museum are available online, through the Henry Ford Call Center at 313-982-6001 and at all admission counters.


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