Presidents

The Kennedy Assassination - 24 Hours After: Lyndon B. Johnson's Pivotal First Day as President

Steven Gillon

About the Program

Steven Gillon, history professor at the University of Oklahoma and resident historian at the History channel, details the hours following the Kennedy assassination on November 22, 1963 and the transfer of the presidency from John F Kennedy to Lyndon Johnson.  Mr. Gillon utilizes newly declassified archival sources to explore the first hours of the Johnson administration.  This event is hosted by Barnes & Noble in New York City.

About the Authors

Steven Gillon

Steven Gillon is a history professor at the University of Oaklahoma as well as resident historian at the History channel.  He is the author of several books, including The Pact: Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, and the Rivalry that Defined a Generation.


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The Kennedy Assassination - 24 Hours After: Lyndon B. Johnson's Pivotal First Day as President

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Past Airings

  • Tuesday, February 16th at 2am (ET)
  • Sunday, November 29th at 7am (ET)
  • Saturday, November 28th at 9pm (ET)
  • Saturday, November 28th at 1pm (ET)
  • Monday, November 23rd at 4am (ET)
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