This summer marks 26 years since John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy died in a plane crash along with Carolyn’s sister Lauren. Yet the young couple may be more famous now than ever before, with a new generation devoted to their fashion on social media; books and podcasts examining their influence; and a highly anticipated Hollywood project in production.
For us, that fateful crash was one of the most unforgettable “I remember where I was when … ” moments, seared into our memories not just by tragedy but by its cultural weight. Its impact has compelled us to examine what these two icons mean to the fabric of American culture, both then and now. That’s what we set out to explore in our new CNN documentary series, American Prince: JFK Jr.
