John F. Kennedy depicted in culture
Official Presidential portrait of John F. Kennedy painted by Aaron Shikler John F. Kennedy , a 1988 statue by Isabel McIlvain installed outside the Massachusetts State House in Boston Cultural depictions of John F. Kennedy , the 35th American president , include films, songs, games, toys, stamps, coins, artwork, and other portrayals.
Music
Over 200 musical works have been released about JFK, most of which were released following his assassination.[1] Among these are:
The First Family , a comedic impersonation album written and performed by Vaughn Meader (1962)
"PT-109 ", written by Marijohn Wilkin and Fred Burch , sung by Jimmy Dean (1962)
"In the Summer of His Years ", lyrics by Herb Kretzmer and music by David Lee, first sung by Millicent Martin (1963)
"Elegy for J.F.K. " by Igor Stravinsky (1964)
"That Was the President", written and sung by Phil Ochs (1965)
"He Was a Friend of Mine ", written by Jim McGuinn , sung by The Byrds (1965)
The Kennedy Dream , an album by Oliver Nelson (1967)
"Crucifixion ", written and sung by Phil Ochs (1967)
"Abraham, Martin and John ", written by Dick Holler , sung by Dion (1968)
”Murder Most Foul ”, written by Bob Dylan , alludes to the events around Kennedy’s assassination throughout the song (2020)