1st Edition The Torch Is Passed: The Death of President John F. Kennedy by The Associated Press - This is a rare first edition copy of The Torch Is Passed, a poignant account of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the shock and sorrow experienced by an entire nation, captured by the photographers and journalists of the Associated Press. This 100-page book features striking black and white photography from the Associated Press archive, in addition to narrative accounts detailing the mournful and chaotic days immediately following the death of the 35th President of the United States. This first edition copy features a simple maroon cover with gilt lettering, and is printed on large format paper measuring approximately 13 in x 10 in.