JFK assassination_ Kennedy's mother Rose's 'agony' after loss of her son, 60 years ago - BBC News

To mark the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s death, revisit two exclusive BBC interviews with the US president's mother, Rose, who movingly details the family's intense pride and sorrow.

The profound loss Rose felt at her son John's death would be reflected by the shock and grief that would play out across the US, to the extent that a whole generation would be able to remember exactly where they were when they heard that he had been shot.

When JFK’s life was cut short so shockingly, it sparked a wave of grief and mourning that left an indelible mark on the consciousness of the nation.

This video is from 'In History,' which uses the BBC's archive to explore historical events. For more like this, visit: https://bbc.in/49OBKc9