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Oct 2019
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JFK Jr. The Prince of Camelot | 8

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On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the cultural impact of John F. Kennedy Jr. After the assassination of US President Kennedy, John Jr, grew up as a living national treasure who was expected to carry on the hopes and dreams of his father.  in addition to his family’s political legacy, he was a legitimately good-looking gu ... Show More
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