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Attention teachers and youth leaders, The Children’s Services Department of Fountaindale Library has an Ellison Die Cut machine available for your use. All you have to do is provide the paper and the manpower. Please ask our staff to familiarize you with our die presses.
It’s October and you know what that means!? Goblins, ghosts & spooky stories and kids dressing up for Halloween. Leaves are beginning to change color and fall from the trees and kids are running around in Halloween costumes. We have many interesting dies for your fall projects and bulletin boards. Choose from Pumpkins, Witch on a Broom, Cauldron, Skeleton, Ghost or Spider dies. We also have a couple of mask and clothespin bat & spider critter dies.
October is also Fire Prevention month. We have a fire engine and a firefighter die along with a police officer and police car. If you are into camping, we have a tent and campfire. Don’t forget the trees and leaves, we have plenty! Here is a video for a fall class project idea.
If there is a theme or project you would like assistance with, please contact our Ellison expert any time. You can request any of our Ellison dies from our new page using our educator Ellison request form for use in the Children’s Services Department. Please allow 36 hours for your request to be ready.
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Weekly storytimes continue!
A’s Tutoring Club
Sunday, October 6, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Grades K–5
Volunteer tutors from Plainfield East High School will offer free homework help for students. First come, first served. Drop in.
Diez Deditos: Latino Art & Culture
Monday, October 7, 7–8 p.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Enjoy a special edition of Diez Deditos filled with stories, music and crafts during Hispanic Heritage Month! Drop in.
Minecraft Club: Open Play
Tuesday, October 8, 3–5 p.m.
Grades 3–12
Join us for open game play! Bring your Fountaindale Public Library card and Minecraft account information if you have them. We have a limited number of guest accounts that you can use. Drop in.
Board Game Blast!
Wednesday, October 9, 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Grades 3–8
Make new friends and try out a board game that’s new to you! Drop in.
Storytime at the Museum – (Off site)
Bolingbrook Historical Museum – 444 E. Briarcliff Road
Thursday, October 10, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Spark your imagination with stories, songs, fun and a take-home craft. After storytime, stick around to explore the museum and learn more about our village. Storytime includes free museum admission. Drop in.
Arts & Fables – Button Tree
Friday, October 11, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
Friday, October 11: 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with an adult
Join us for a story, and then make a craft about it! Drop in.
Friends Book Sale (Fall 2019) – Members Only Early Access
Friday, October 11, 4–5:30 p.m.
All ages
Join the Friends and get early access to hundreds of gently used books, CDs, movies, audiobooks and more. Memberships are available for as low as $2/year. Visit fountaindale.org/friends for more info.
Friends Book Sale (Fall 2019) – Members Only Early Access
Saturday, October 12, 9–10 a.m.
All ages
Join the Friends and get early access to hundreds of gently used books, CDs, movies, audiobooks and more. Memberships are available for as low as $2/year. Visit fountaindale.org/friends for more info.
Friends Book Sale (Fall 2019)
Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
All ages
Shop hundreds of gently used books, CDs, movies, audiobooks and more. Don’t miss our Bag Sale all day on Sunday! Proceeds from the sale directly support Fountaindale programs and materials. Drop in.
Sensory Storytime
Saturday, October 12, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with an adult
Enjoy a special storytime and 15-minute multi-sensory playtime perfect for children with sensory integration issues. Drop in.
Build It!
Saturday, October 12, 2–4 p.m.
Ages 2–5 with an adult for DUPLO®; Grades K–5, K with an adult for LEGO®
Use DUPLO® and LEGO® blocks to build fantastic structures or whatever you want! Drop in.
Join us next week for:
Friends Book Sale (Fall 2019)
Sunday, October 13, noon–3 p.m.
All ages
Shop hundreds of gently used books, CDs, movies, audiobooks and more. Don’t miss our Bag Sale all day on Sunday! Proceeds from the sale directly support Fountaindale programs and materials. Drop in.
A’s Tutoring Club
Sunday, October 13, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Grades K–5
Volunteer tutors from Plainfield East High School will offer free homework help for students. First come, first served. Drop in.
The second Tuesday in October is Ada Lovelace Day, a day to celebrate women in STEM. Have you read about any of these interesting women?
Dreaming in Code: Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer by Emily Arnold McCully
Emily Arnold McCully has written a number of picture book biographies, but this is the first time I’ve seen her write a chapter book and also the first longer biography of Ada Lovelace I’ve seen for children. Ada Lovelace is credited with writing the first computer program.
Women In Science by Jen Green
Profiles female pioneers in the fields of science, technology, architecture, and mathematics, tracing their backgrounds and world-changing contributions.
25 Women Who Thought of It First by Jill Sherman
Discover 25 women who were trailblazers in science, technology, architecture, engineering, and more. Learn about some of the women who defied expectations and introduced the world to new ideas and creations big and small.
Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women by Catherine Thimmesh; illustrated by Melissa Sweet
Celebrates the ingenious inventions of women throughout time in an expanded and revised new edition.
Brilliant Ideas from Wonderful Women by Aitziber Lopez and Luciano Lozano
Car heaters…Monopoly…Disposable diapers…The dishwasher…Kevlar…Maritime flares… Anti-reflective glass…Wifi…Syringes…Submarine periscopes…Diagnostic tests…Lifeboats…Windshield wipers…Ebooks…What do each of these revolutionary inventions have in common? They were all pioneered by women!
Hidden Women: The African-American Mathematicians of NASA Who Helped America Win the Space Race by Rebecca Rissman
Four female African-American mathematicians literally made it possible to launch US rockets and astronauts into space. Hidden Women tells the thrilling tale of how women contributed, the struggles and resistance each experienced, and the amazing result. You might also like a chapter book biography on Katherine Johnson or the award-winning picture book illustrated by Laura Freeman.
The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs by Fiona Robinson
Recounts the story of botanist and photographer Anna Atkins, who recorded the natural world in detailed illustrations, engravings, and cyanotypes, and became the first person to publish a book of photography (you can see some of the illustrations online).
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist written by Jess Keating; illustrations by Marta Alvarez Miguens
At 9 years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie’s wide scientific contributions led to the well-earned nickname “Shark Lady.”
Marie Curie: Genius Researcher of Radioactivity by Margaret Poynter
Recounts the life and accomplishments of the woman whose study of radioactivity lead to her being awarded two Nobel prizes. You can also watch her story on DVD.
Undaunted: The Wild Life of Biruté Mary Galdikas and Her Fearless Quest to Save Orangutans by Anita Silvey
As a young scientist, Birute Mary Galdikas had a mission: To find and study the elusive orangutans of Borneo’s rain forest to help protect this amazing and elusive species. Follow her story as she carries out an epic search and struggles to survive while studying the world’s most endangered great ape.
Alternate Reality Game Designer Jane Mcgonigal by Anastasia Suen
Her 2010 TED Talk, “Gaming Can Make a Better World,” is one of the most-watched of all time. Find out how she developed her passion for games to become the public face of game design.
Lise Meitner: Had the Right Vision about Nuclear Fission by Mike Venezia
Profiles the life and career of physicist Lisa Meitner, discussing her discovery of nuclear fission despite prejudice against women in the field of science during that time.
Maria Sibylla Merian: Artist, Scientist, Adventurer by Sarah B. Pomeroy and Jeyaraney Kathirithamby
In 1660, at the age of thirteen, Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) began her study of butterfly metamorphosis years before any other scientist published an accurate description of the process. Later, Merian and her daughter ventured thousands of miles from their home in the Netherlands into the rainforests of South America seeking new and amazing insects to observe and illustrate. (There are several recent biographies for children about Maria Merian.)
Maria Mitchell by Anna Butzer
Look up at the stars and explore the life of Maria Mitchell, the first female astronomer in the United States.
Florence Nightingale by Kitson Jazynka
In this kids’ biography, discover the fascinating story of Florence Nightingale, who cared for British soldiers during wartime as the “Lady of the Lamp” and changed the field of nursing.
Antonia Novello: Fantastic Physician by Jill C. Wheeler
Examines the life and career of the physician who became the first woman and Hispanic to serve as the U.S. Surgeon General.
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles written by Patricia Valdez; illustrated by Felicita Sala
Looks at the inspiring story of Joan Procter, a pioneering female scientist who loved reptiles. This title is a nominee for the Monarch Award.
How Emily Saved the Bridge: The Story of Emily Warren Roebling and the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge by Frieda Wishinsky; pictures by Natalie Nelson
Emily was not an engineer, but she was educated in math and science. She married Washington Roebling, the chief engineer of the famous bridge. When Washington became ill from decompression sickness, Emily stepped in, doing everything from keeping the books, to carrying messages for her husband, to monitoring the construction of the bridge. Her story is also told in another picture book biography, Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge.
Mary Anning’s Curiosity by Monica Kulling; illustrations by Melissa Castrillon
A fictionalized retelling of the childhood of Mary Anning, one of the world’s greatest fossilists.
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Weekly storytimes continue!
A’s Tutoring Club
Sunday, September 29, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Grades K–5
Volunteer tutors from Plainfield East High School will offer free homework help for students. First come, first served. Drop in.
Tween DIY – De-Stress Fest
Monday, September 30, 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Grades 4–6
Try out some techniques to help you manage your moods, and make a craft to keep.
Register.
Diez Deditos: Latino Art & Culture
Monday, September 30, 7–8 p.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Enjoy a special edition of Diez Deditos filled with stories, music and crafts during Hispanic Heritage Month! Drop in.
Minecraft Club: Open Play
Tuesday, October 1, 3–5 p.m.
Grades 3–12
Join us for open game play! Bring your Fountaindale Public Library card and Minecraft account information if you have them. We have a limited number of guest accounts that you can use. Drop in.
Sign up starting October 2 for S’mores Book Club on October 23!
Let’s Create – Spooky
Wednesday, October 2, 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Grades K–5
Explore art and create your own masterpiece! Drop in.
Please note the storytimes at Panera in October and November have been rescheduled. To register for the NEW DATE Monday, October 14, 9:30-10:30 a.m., please call 630.685.4230.
Mini Movin’ and Groovin’
Saturday, October 5, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ages 8 months–5 years with an adult
Get your little ones movin’ and groovin’ to music, rhythms, songs and more! Drop in.
Paws to Read
Saturday, October 5, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Grades K–5
Reading is going to the dogs! Practice reading out loud to these specially trained, four-legged listeners. Drop in.
Parent & Child DIY – Popsicle Stick Self Portraits
Saturday, October 5, 2–4 p.m.
Ages 5–11 with an adult
Work together to paint self-portraits on popsicle sticks. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. To register, visit the Children’s Services Desk or call 630.685.4181.
Please join us next week for:
A’s Tutoring Club
Sunday, October 6, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Grades K–5
Volunteer tutors from Plainfield East High School will offer free homework help for students. First come, first served. Drop in.
Weekly storytimes continue!
A’s Tutoring Club
Sunday, September 22, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Grades K–5
Volunteer tutors from Plainfield East High School will offer free homework help for students. First come, first served. Drop in.
Ora Copiilor – Children’s Hour in Romanian
Sunday, September 22, 3–4 p.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Va invitam sa participați la programul de povesti și cântece în limba romana. Va așteptam cu drag. Intrarea gratuita.
Please note, this storytime is presented entirely in Romanian. Drop in.
iMake
Monday, September 23, 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Grades K–5; Kindergartners with an adult
From robots to building sets, Cubelets to weaving, try out a variety of different technologies every month. Drop in.
Diez Deditos: Latino Art & Culture
Monday, September 23, 7–8 p.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Enjoy a special edition of Diez Deditos filled with stories, music and crafts during Hispanic Heritage Month! Drop in.
Acompáñenos para una hora de cuento bilingüe presentada en Español e Inglés. Sin Registro Previo
Minecraft Club: Open Play
Tuesday, September 24, 3–5 p.m.
Grades 3–12
Join us for open game play! Bring your Fountaindale Public Library card and Minecraft account information if you have them. We have a limited number of guest accounts that you can use. Drop in.
Please note that the Family Storytime on Tuesday, September 24 will be without music.
S’mores Book Club – “Dork Diaries” & Other Diary Books
Wednesday, September 25, 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Grades 3–5
Join us for an after-school snack, talk about books and make your own video book review in Studio 300. Register.
IKEA Storytime – (Off site)
IKEA – 750 E. Boughton Road
Thursday, September 26, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Join us for storytime at IKEA! Enjoy juice and cookies while we read stories using puppets, music and movement. Storytimes take place on the 2nd floor near the restaurant. Drop in.
Preschool Activity Time – Open Play
Friday, September 27, 10–11 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with an adult
Enjoy a playground filled with games, blocks, a parachute and more. While the children have fun, they’re practicing social and gross motor skills. Drop in.
Rodzinne Czytanie Bajeczek po Polsku – Family Storytime in Polish
Saturday, September 28, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Zapraszamy wszystkie dzieci od 2–6 lat, ale każdy jest mile widziany. Na czytanie bajeczek, spiewanie piosenek i uczenie się nowych wierszyków po Polsku wraz z Panią Martą. Drop in.
STEAM Family Workshop
Saturday, September 28, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Grades K–5; Kindergartners with an adult
Join us for a variety of STEAM activities to enjoy as a family! Drop in.
Please join us next week for:
A’s Tutoring Club
Sunday, September 29, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Grades K–5
Volunteer tutors from Plainfield East High School will offer free homework help for students. First come, first served. Drop in.
Maybe you caught this recent TED Talk by scientist Sara Seager, which was featured on the radio. Did you know there is also a biography for children about this scientist? It is part of a new series, Blastoff! Readers 2, Women Leading the Way (recommended for ages 5-8). Here are some of the interesting women featured:
Rachel Carson: Environmentalist by Christina Leaf
The life of the biologist best known for writing Silent Spring.
Zaha Hadid: Architect by Christina Leaf
A biography of architect Zaha Hadid, who grew up in Baghdad and went on to design buildings all over the world.
Indra Nooyi: CEO of PepsiCo by Paige V. Polinsky
The life of the Indian American businesswoman.
Michelle Obama: Health Advocate by Christina Leaf
Read how she used her position as First Lady to advocate for better health.
Sara Seager: Planetary Scientist by Paige V. Polinsky
Read about this scientist and the search for planets outside our solar system.
Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice by Paige V. Polinsky
Read about the first Latina Supreme Court Justice.
Marooned in the Arctic: The True Story of Ada Blackjack, the “Female Robinson Crusoe” by Peggy Caravantes
In 1921, a young Inuit woman joined a secret expedition as a cook and seamstress. By 1923 she would become famous as the only survivor.
Only In My Hometown by Angnakuluk Friesen; pictures by Ippiksaut Friesen; translated by Jean Kusugak
The Friesen sisters collaborate on this story about their childhood in an Inuit community in Nunavut.
Text in Inuktitut (romanized and syllabic characters) and English. Translated from the original English.
Keep on! The Story of Matthew Henson, Co-discoverer of the North Pole written by Deborah Hopkinson; illustrated by Stephen Alcorn
A picture book describes how Henson and Peary discovered the North Pole, with excerpts from Henson’s expedition diaries.
Expedition to the Arctic by Natalie Hyde
This nonfiction book tells about several expeditions to the Arctic.
Helen Thayer’s Arctic Adventure: A Woman and a Dog Walk to the North Pole by Sally Isaacs; illustrated by Iva Sasheva
A woman and a dog make a first-of-its-kind trip to the magnetic North Pole on foot.
Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk; illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis.
This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. I saw this book recommended on Debbie Reese’s blog.
Locked in Ice: Nansen’s Daring Quest for the North Pole by Peter Lourie
At a time when the North Pole was still undiscovered territory, he attempted to make it to the Pole in a way that most experts thought was mad: Nansen purposefully locked his ship in ice for two years in order to float northward along the currents.
Northwest Passage by Stan Rogers; as seen by Matt James.
Canadian folksinger Stan Rogers’ song is paired with illustrations and added commentary about the history of people seeking a shortcut around the top of the world.
Kamik’s First Sled adapted from the memories of Matilda Sulurayok; illustrated by Qin Leng
When a blizzard starts blowing in across the tundra, Jake has to rely on his knowledge to get home. I also saw this book recommended on Debbie Reese’s blog.
Bound by Ice: A True North Pole Survival Story by Sandra Neil Wallace and Rich Wallace
In 1879, after the USS Jeannette becomes locked in ice while attempting to find a route to the North Pole, George Washington De Long and his crew begin a treacherous journey in extreme polar conditions to find help.
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Weekly storytimes continue!
A’s Tutoring Club
Sunday, September 15, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Grades K–5
Volunteer tutors from Plainfield East High School will offer free homework help for students. First come, first served. Drop in.
Craft Exchange 2019
Sunday, September 15, 2–4 p.m.
All ages
Pick out some new-to-you craft supplies from the items other people have donated. Donations accepted September 8–14. Please note, no unfinished projects or hazardous/unusable items will be accepted. Drop in.
Minecraft Club: Open Play
Tuesday, September 17, 3–5 p.m.
Grades 3–12
Join us for open game play! Bring your Fountaindale Public Library card and Minecraft account information if you have them. We have a limited number of guest accounts that you can use. Drop in.
Writers’ Club – Into the Woods
Wednesday, September 18, 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Grades 2–5
Explore the world of words through creative writing. Discover your creative side with activities and fun designed to bring out your inner storyteller. Drop in.
Panera Bread Milk & Cookies Storytime – (Off site)
Panera Bread – 855 E. Boughton Road
Thursday, September 19, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Ages 2–6
Enjoy free milk and a cookie while we read a story and play with puppets, music and movement. Call 630.685.4230 with questions. Drop in.
Sign up starting September 20 for TechnoKids: Robo-Art for grades 1–3.
Mini Movin’ and Groovin’
Friday, September 20, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
Friday, September 20, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ages 8 months–5 years with an adult
Get your little ones movin’ and groovin’ to music, rhythms, songs and more! Drop in.
TechnoKids – Digital Citizenship
Friday, September 20, 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Grades 1–3
Build an exciting project while learning about engineering and electronics in this hour-long workshop. Register.
Mini Movin’ and Groovin’
Saturday, September 21, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Ages 8 months–5 years with an adult
Get your little ones movin’ and groovin’ to music, rhythms, songs and more! Drop in.
Roots – The Tuskegee Airmen & Bessie Coleman
Saturday, September 21, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Join Judith and Ernie Davis for stories, activities and snacks as we explore the lives of African American heroes and sheroes. Drop in.
Please join us next week for these programs:
A’s Tutoring Club
Sunday, September 22, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Grades K–5
Volunteer tutors from Plainfield East High School will offer free homework help for students. First come, first served. Drop in.
Ora Copiilor – Children’s Hour in Romanian
Sunday, September 22, 3–4 p.m.
All ages, preschoolers with an adult
Va invitam sa participați la programul de povesti și cântece în limba romana. Va așteptam cu drag. Intrarea gratuita.
Please note, this storytime is presented entirely in Romanian. Drop in.
Facing Frederick: The Life of Frederick Douglass, a Monumental American Man by Tonya Bolden
Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) is best known for the telling of his own emancipation. But there is much more to Douglass’s story than his time spent enslaved and his famous autobiography. Facing Frederick captures the whole complicated, and at times perplexing, person that he was. Statesman, suffragist, writer, and newspaperman, this book focuses on Douglass the man rather than the historical icon.
Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge: George and Martha Washington’s Courageous Slave Who Dared to Run Away by Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Kathleen Van Cleve
A National Book Award Finalist for Non-Fiction, Never Caught is the eye-opening narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington’s runaway slave, who risked everything for freedom. Now in a Young Readers Edition
Enemy Child: The Story of Norman Mineta, a Boy Imprisoned in a Japanese American Internment Camp During World War II by Andrea Warren
A biography of Norman Mineta, from his internment as a child in Heart Mountain Internment Camp during World War II, through his political career including serving in congress for ten terms during which time he was instrumental in getting the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 passed which provided reparations and an apology to those who were interned.
Dear America: The Story of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas
Jose Antonio Vargas was only twelve years old when he was brought to the United States from the Philippines to live with his grandparents. He didn’t know it, but he was sent to the U.S. illegally. When he applied for a learner’s permit, he learned the truth, and he spent the next almost twenty years keeping his immigration status a secret. Hiding in plain sight, he was writing for some of the most prestigious news organizations in the country. Only after publicly admitting his undocumented status, risking his career and personal safety, was Vargas able to live his truth. This book asks questions including, How does someone define who is an American? How is it decided who gets to be a citizen? What happens to those who enter the U.S. without documentation? By telling his personal story and presenting facts without easy answers, Jose Antonio Vargas sheds light on an issue that couldn’t be more relevant.
Malala: Activist for Girls’ Education by Raphaële Frier
Describes how a young Pakistani activist was violently targeted by the Taliban for her efforts to secure educational rights for girls.
We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices edited by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Wells Hudson; foreword by Ashley Bryan
What do we tell our children when the world seems bleak, and prejudice and racism run rampant? Fifty diverse creators lend voice to young activists.
Start Now! You Can Make a Difference by Chelsea Clinton
Discusses the many ways children can make a positive change in the world, including planting more trees to reduce global warming, protecting endangered animals and their habitats, fighting food waste, and standing up to bullies.
Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 by Michael Capuzzo
Details the first documented cases in American history of sharks attacking swimmers, which occured along the Atlantic coast of New Jersey in 1916.
To the Moon! The True Story of the American Heroes on the Apollo 8 Spaceship by Jeffrey Kluger with Ruby Shamir
The inspiring true story of Apollo 8, the first crewed American spaceship to break free of Earth’s orbit and reach the moon.
Under the Freedom Tree by Susan Vanhecke
Tells of the Civil War’s first contraband camp that began when three escaped slaves were granted protection at a Union-held fort, prompting runaway slaves to seek freedom there and build the country’s first African American community.
Kennedy’s Last Days: The Assassination that Defined a Generation by Bill O’Reilly
On a sunny day in Dallas, Texas, at the end of a campaign trip, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy is assassinated by an angry, lonely drifter named Lee Harvey Oswald. The former Marine Corps sharpshooter escapes briefly, but is hunted down, captured, and then shot dead while in police custody.
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