BobPlumb
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Both JFK and Lincoln are considered to be great presidents. MLK is considered to have been a great civil rights leader. Using the word "great" to describe these men will seem like an understatement to many. All three were assassinated while still heavily active in their careers, but before historians could reflect an "write history" about these men.
Would the historical work of these men be viewed inn such a favorable light had they not been assassinated as they were? Every man has flaws. However, it's often considered bad taste to speak ill of the dead. So when someone is assassinated as these men were, their strengths an contributions are enhanced while their flaws and weaknesses are minimized.
Also, these men do not have any opportunity to screw up their legacies after the assassinations.
Would the historical work of these men be viewed inn such a favorable light had they not been assassinated as they were? Every man has flaws. However, it's often considered bad taste to speak ill of the dead. So when someone is assassinated as these men were, their strengths an contributions are enhanced while their flaws and weaknesses are minimized.
Also, these men do not have any opportunity to screw up their legacies after the assassinations.