John F. Kennedy Jr. was just three days shy of 3 years old when his father, President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in Dallas at age 46.The heartbreaking salute he would go on to give his father’s casket would not only symbolize his family’s loss, but also the nation’s. JOHN F. KENNEDY JR'S WIFE 'FELT TRAPPED,' PAL CLAIMS Nearly 20 years after Kennedy’s own death at age 38 in a plane crash on July 16, 1999, his friend, historian Steven M. Gillon is publishing a new biography titled “America’s Reluctant Prince.” It offers an in-depth reflection of Kennedy’s life based on personal conversations from over the years. It also highlights interviews with some of Kennedy’s st friends, including some who are speaking out for the first time. John F. Kennedy Jr. exploring his father's desk. — Getty Gillon first met Kennedy at Brown University in 1981 and the two quickly became friends. Gillon recently told People magazine that the family tragedy was one that Kennedy rarely brought up. “It was a topic that John did not discuss,” said Gillon. “The only topic that was absolutely off-limits.” Gillon said the two would often discuss the Kennedy presidency and his legacy, but never the events of Nov. 22, 1963. JACKIE KENNEDY ONASSIS REGRETTED NAMING JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. AFTER HIS FATHER, PAL CLAIMS John Kennedy Jr. playing in the Oval Office at the White House, Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 1963. (Photo by Liaison Agency/Getty) “John said, ‘I don’t understand why people are so fascinated with my father’s death,’” Gillon recalled to the outlet. “He couldn’t understand why people focused so much energy on it. He wanted to remember his father for the life that he lived, and that’s how he wanted others to remember him.” People also shared Kennedy did not discuss the Warren Commission. The official investigation into the assassinated concluded President Kennedy was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald, who acted alone. Still, there are plenty of conspiracy theories concerning the assassination that still linger today. “He made a cryptic comment that ‘Bobby knew everything,’” said Gillon, referring to Robert Kennedy, the president’s brother and his attorney general. “It made me think JFK’s brother knew things the public and maybe the Warren Commission did not,” continued Gillon. “As a historian, I should have followed up, but it was a sensitive topic. If he wanted to offer more information he could, but I knew it hurt him and he didn’t want to talk about it.” The late John F. Kennedy Jr answers journalists questions on Sept. 7, 1995, during a press conference to announce the launch of his magazine "George" in New York. (.AFP / Bob STRONG (Photo credit should read BOB STRONG/AFP/Getty Images)) JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. AND HIS WIFE CAROLYN BESSETTE WERE WORKING ON THEIR MARRIAGE BEFORE TRAGIC PLANE CRASH, BOOK CLAIMS Kennedy was aware that when it came time to launch George magazine in 1995, he wouldn’t be able to escape questions concerning his father. To prepare for t
John F. Kennedy Jr. didn’t understand why people were fascinated by his father’s death, says pal
John F. Kennedy Jr. was just three days shy of 3 years old when his father, President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in Dallas at age 46.The heartbreaking salute he would go on to give his father’s casket would not only symbolize his family’s loss, but also the nation’s. JOHN F. KENNEDY JR'S WIFE 'FELT TRAPPED,' PAL CLAIMS Nearly 20 years after Kennedy’s own death at age 38 in a plane crash on July 16, 1999, his friend, historian Steven M. Gillon is publishing a new biography titled “America’s Reluctant Prince.” It offers an in-depth reflection of Kennedy’s life based on personal conversations from over the years. It also highlights interviews with some of Kennedy’s st friends, including some who are speaking out for the first time. John F. Kennedy Jr. exploring his father's desk. — Getty Gillon first met Kennedy at Brown University in 1981 and the two quickly became friends. Gillon recently told People magazine that the family tragedy was one that Kennedy rarely brought up. “It was a topic that John did not discuss,” said Gillon. “The only topic that was absolutely off-limits.” Gillon said the two would often discuss the Kennedy presidency and his legacy, but never the events of Nov. 22, 1963. JACKIE KENNEDY ONASSIS REGRETTED NAMING JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. AFTER HIS FATHER, PAL CLAIMS John Kennedy Jr. playing in the Oval Office at the White House, Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 1963. (Photo by Liaison Agency/Getty) “John said, ‘I don’t understand why people are so fascinated with my father’s death,’” Gillon recalled to the outlet. “He couldn’t understand why people focused so much energy on it. He wanted to remember his father for the life that he lived, and that’s how he wanted others to remember him.” People also shared Kennedy did not discuss the Warren Commission. The official investigation into the assassinated concluded President Kennedy was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald, who acted alone. Still, there are plenty of conspiracy theories concerning the assassination that still linger today. “He made a cryptic comment that ‘Bobby knew everything,’” said Gillon, referring to Robert Kennedy, the president’s brother and his attorney general. “It made me think JFK’s brother knew things the public and maybe the Warren Commission did not,” continued Gillon. “As a historian, I should have followed up, but it was a sensitive topic. If he wanted to offer more information he could, but I knew it hurt him and he didn’t want to talk about it.” The late John F. Kennedy Jr answers journalists questions on Sept. 7, 1995, during a press conference to announce the launch of his magazine "George" in New York. (.AFP / Bob STRONG (Photo credit should read BOB STRONG/AFP/Getty Images)) JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. AND HIS WIFE CAROLYN BESSETTE WERE WORKING ON THEIR MARRIAGE BEFORE TRAGIC PLANE CRASH, BOOK CLAIMS Kennedy was aware that when it came time to launch George magazine in 1995, he wouldn’t be able to escape questions concerning his father. To prepare for t
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