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 guy who was not afraid to flaunt it. 

John’s fame peaked in the 90s, after being deemed the Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine.  His every move was chronicled by the tabloids, with the media keeping close tabs on him, whether it was at work or play.

On this episode we’ll take a closer look at, George, the political magazine he founded in 1995 as well as his marriage to Carolyn Bessette. 

We’ll talk to people who knew him and you’ll hear new details about his life and his short marriage that ended in tragedy in 1999 when John and Carolyn, along with her sister Lauren were killed in a plane crash.    

Their deaths not only marked the end of Camelot they also marked the end of a paparazzi driven 90s celebrity culture that existed in a world before social media.

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Guests:

Steven M. Gillon author of: The Life of John F. Kennedy Jr.:  America’s Reluctant Prince

Randy Taraborrelli author of: The Kennedy Heirs: John, Caroline, and the New Generation –A Legacy of Tragedy and Triumph

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