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US commemorates JFK's death

The US is commemorating president John F Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination.

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JFK's legacy can 'still be felt today'

An expert on John F Kennedy has told ITV News that the former President's legacy can still be felt 50 years after his assassination.

US author Larry Sabato said: "the words he uttered as President have influenced not just his successors but the American people and how they approach government".

And he said that a study of Americans' views showed JFK is the most influential modern president and was only rivalled by Abraham Lincoln in US history.

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