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President John F. Kennedy's assassination is an unforgettable part of Dallas' history.Nearly 54 years later, scholars and enthusiasts alike are still processing details from that fateful drive through Dealey Plaza now that the remaining investigation files have been unsealed. For the 50th anniversary in 2013, 四虎影院 produced special stories and reports from the commemoration:The 50th: Remembering John F. Kennedy was 四虎影院's live, two-hour special covering the official commemoration event at Dealey Plaza in Dallas on Nov. 22, 2013. Hosted by Krys Boyd and Shelley Kofler, the special includes reports from 四虎影院 reporters before the ceremony begins. Listen to the special here.Bells tolled across the city, and the event featured historian David McCullough, who read from Kennedy鈥檚 presidential speeches; Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings; religious leaders; the U.S. Naval Academy Men鈥檚 Glee Club; and a moment of silence. Read highlights from the event from 四虎影院's live blog from that day.Throughout the month, 四虎影院 posted an online series called 22 Days In November, which takes a closer look at that fateful day, what it meant to the country and how it affected Dallas.We shared stories and memories in a series called 鈥淛FK Voices.鈥 Explore our archives below.

Listen To 四虎影院's Special Program 'The 50th: Remembering John F. Kennedy'

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The 50th: Remembering John F. Kennedy was 四虎影院's live, two-hour special covering the official commemoration event at Dealey Plaza in Dallas on Nov. 22, 2013.

Hosted by Krys Boyd and Shelley Kofler, the special includes reports from 四虎影院 reporters before the ceremony begins.

Bells tolled across the city, and the event featured historian David McCullough, who read from Kennedy鈥檚 presidential speeches; Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings; religious leaders; the U.S. Naval Academy Men鈥檚 Glee Club; and a moment of silence.

The special is divided into two parts. Part One includes coverage leading up to the ceremony, including stories from 四虎影院 reporters and live reports from Dealey Plaza. Part Two includes the full ceremony, including a wrap-up of the day's events.

To catch up on 四虎影院's JFK coverage throughout November,

JFK_SPECIAL_四虎影院_PART_TWO.mp3
Part Two Of 四虎影院's JFK Special.

Eric Aasen is 四虎影院鈥檚 managing editor. He helps lead the station's news department, including radio and digital reporters, producers and newscasters. He also oversees keranews.org, the station鈥檚 news website, and manages the station's digital news projects. He reports and writes stories for the website and contributes pieces to 四虎影院 radio. He's discussed breaking news live on various public radio programs, including The Takeaway, Here & Now and Texas Standard, as well as radio and TV programs in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.