The concept of Camelot, an idyllic image of the Kennedy presidency, is debunked as a myth in a new book by Brad Meltzer. The book explores the first plot to kill JFK, a disgruntled postal worker named Richard Pavlik who attempted to assassinate the president in 1960. Meltzer discusses how the idea of a single person taking down a U.S. president is a comforting thought, but the reality is that it takes a complex web of factors to achieve such an act. The book also delves into the personal life of JFK, including his affairs and the impact of his death on his wife, Jackie Kennedy.
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