- Presidential historian Tevi Troy examines the evolution of public consumption of assassination footage from the Zapruder film to the modern era dominated by smartphones.
- The Zapruder film, which captured John F. Kennedy’s assassination, marked a pivotal moment in visual media’s role in shaping public perception of political violence.
- In recent times, social media platforms have dramatically altered how footage of political violence is disseminated and consumed by the public.
- The killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University serves as a recent example of how quickly such footage can spread, influencing public reaction and discourse.
- Social media allows for immediate and widespread distribution, leading to rapid public engagement and reaction to events of political violence.
- The historian suggests that this new dynamic has significant implications for public perception and discourse surrounding political violence in America.
- The transformation from traditional media to social media has made political violence more immediate and accessible, potentially affecting national conversation and policy-making.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/from-zapruder-smartphones-assassination-footage-reshapes-americas-view-political-violence)
