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Lot #117:

Fascinating CBS Booklet in the Wake of JFK's Assassination -- December, 1963 -- With Photographs of the Event Captured by the Network

Interesting booklet issued to CBS employees following their coverage of John F. Kennedy's assassination. 19pp. booklet contains screen stills and quotations from the tragic event, and begins with a letter from CBS president Frank Stanton, dated 12 December 1963. He praises the staff for their collective achievement of producing a record-breaking 55 hours of continuous content and credits ''electronic journalism'' for meeting the ''most demanding challenge in its history.'' Measures 8.5'' x 11''. Near fine.