American Political Ideals. page 1 of 3. American political culture contains a number of core ideals and values. Not all Americans share the same views, of course, but the vast majority subscribes to these general ideals, including liberty, equality, democracy, individualism, unity, and diversity.
For the assassination of his brother, Robert, see Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was fatally shot in Dallas, Texas while riding in a motorcade in Dallas' Dealey Plaza, at 12:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Quick Answer. Kennedy was shot on Friday, Nov. 22, 1963. At the time of his assassination, he was the 35th President of the United States of America. He was riding in a motorcade with his own wife as well as the Texas governor and his wife in Dallas, Texas when he was shot. Continue Reading.