For JSTOR Daily, Livia Gershon examined the unusual history of the Kennedys and the occult:
[Ellie] Crookes writes that Kennedy’s presidency came at a time when a fascination with the occult, the medieval period, and, specifically, the legends of King Arthur’s court was well-established in the American psyche. In 1960, the year he was elected, Camelot debuted on Broadway and became a favorite of the president.
In an interview shortly after JFK’s assassination in 1963, his widow, Jacqueline Kennedy, cited a line from the musical: “Don’t let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief shining moment that was known as Camelot.” The comparison of the Kennedy administration to King Arthur’s reign resonated with many Americans.
Erm, okay? If there’s one thing Americans are gonna do, it’s align themselves with wild conspiracy theories and the occult (“grand wizards” anyone?) Sadly, a member of the family is now an important member of the current administration and he’s all about mis/disinformation.
See also: the Kennedy curse, JFK assassination theories, and the satanic-influenced plot to kill Ted Kennedy