Film Screening, Exhibition & Talk marking the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy at American Center, 24, Kasturba Gandhi Marg > 3:30pm onwards on 21st November 2013

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Time :  3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
Note : Please carry a picture ID

Place : American Center, 24, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110001

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Event Description : Embassy of the United States of America presents an event marking the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. 

“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country!” may remain the most famous phrase uttered by a political leader in motivating citizens. 
The presidency of John F. Kennedy that ended so suddenly half a century ago lasted only 34 months.  Yet he continues to serve as an important figure in American history, and an inspiration beyond America’s borders. 

'John F. Kennedy : Years of Lightning, Day of Drums' Film screening at 3.30 p.m.

Opening of an Exhibit of iconic pictures - President Kennedy and his connection to India at 5.00 p.m.

DVC with Kennedy scholar Dr. Barbara Perry 5:15 pm
To mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy, the U.S. Embassy is hosting a Digital Video Conference with Kennedy scholar Dr. Barbara Perry.  It will be moderated by Professor K.P. Vijayalakshmi of Jawaharlal Nehru University.  Dr. Perry will address the successes and failures of the Kennedy presidency, the development of the Camelot legend after his assassination and how President Kennedy’s life and death continue to play a prominent role in American history.  

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