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John F. Kennedy, Jr.: References & Edit History

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  • René Ostberg
    René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. 

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: CNN S - JFK Jr. on being a Kennedy. Sep 15, 2026
Anniversary information added. Jul 12, 2026
Add new Web site: PBS - One-on-One - Remembering John F. Kennedy, Jr. Jun 06, 2026
Revised the Top Questions section. Mar 06, 2026
Revised the Top Questions section. Feb 25, 2026
Revised the Top Questions section. Feb 17, 2026
Revised Top Questions section. Feb 11, 2026
Added cross-references. Jan 14, 2026
Add new Web site: CNN S - JFK Jr. on being a Kennedy. Dec 30, 2025
Added cross-reference to Kennedy family curse; changed display of first image. Dec 30, 2025
Anniversary information added. Nov 21, 2025
Media added. Oct 07, 2025
Added cross-references. Sep 20, 2025
Add new Web site: NSUWorks - Exploring the Final Years of the Life of John F. Kennedy Jr.: A Mixed Methods Psychobiographical Case Study (PDF). Aug 23, 2025
Added a Top Questions section. Jul 15, 2025
First paragraph modernization. May 13, 2024
Add new Web site: The New York Times - John F. Kennedy Jr., Heir To a Formidable Dynasty. Mar 07, 2024
Media added. Nov 18, 2023
New article added. Nov 07, 2023
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