When Walter Cronkite delivered the news of President Kennedy’s death on November 22, 1963, viewers witnessed a rare moment of emotion from the normally steady and composed reporter. As he read the official confirmation, his voice trembled slightly, and he briefly removed his glasses, revealing how deeply the tragedy affected him personally. The broadcast became a defining moment in American media, as millions of people shared in the shock and grief through his reaction. | History In Pictures

Oliver Stone's JFK came to theaters #OnThisDay in 1991. Grab the Director's Cut on 4K UHD now. #KevinCostner #JohnCandy | Shout! Studios

This is the contents of JFK’s briefcase on November 22, 1963, currently on display at historic attractions museum in Roscoe Illinois. #jfk #history | Freyzel Productions