The First Television President Why the celebrity treatment? Kennedy Legacy Before the presidency: War hero Before the presidency: Bestselling author Before the presidency: Congress Presidential debate with Nixon What do you see? (or not see?) Fashion & Design White House Renovation Going off script Popular subject of satire Paris Trip & Vienna Summit Line in the sand A city divided Cronkitew Media in investigation: Zapruder film Oswald shot in the midst of the press A nation mourns Public thanks Camelot Numerous politicians Very public family Tragedy, scandal, philanthropy Officially withdrew from public life but remained popular in media Short Essay Quiz (choose 2): Why do you think JFK is referred to as the First Television President? Why does the media often refer to the JFK presidency as Camelot? How does JFKs use of the media continue to influence politicians today?