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TV specials about the Kennedy assassination

Part of a 10-part CNN documentary series titled "The Sixties," this film co-produced by Tom Hanks, pictured, explores the findings of the controversial Warren Commission and the effect of the assassination on the nation and American politics.

Part of a 10-part CNN documentary series titled “The Sixties,” this film co-produced by Tom Hanks, pictured, explores the findings of the controversial Warren Commission and the effect of the assassination on the nation and American politics.   (Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images for BFI)

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The 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy will be commemorated on TV with news special and films.

'The Day Kennedy Died'

This Smithsonian Channel special, narrated by Kevin Spacey, features archival footage and interviews with eyewitnesses.   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

'The Final Hours'

Narrated by actor Bill Paxton,who as an 8-year-old stood outside Kennedy’s Fort Worth hotel, the film recounts the president’s barnstorming trip across Texas and features interview with many of his admirers who came out to greet him.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

'As It Happened: John F. Kennedy 50 Years'

CBS news anchor Bob Schieffer was a young police reporter on the night shift at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in November 1963. His brother woke him up with news that President Kennedy had died. Schieffer rushed into work and began reporting. He returns to the story in this CBS prime-time special.   (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

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