Charlton Heston and Rosalind Cash in THE OMEGA MAN ('71)

Achieving global fame, Charlton Heston had a controversial life that ended in an unfortunate way. With a life full of comings and goings, his political life marked the public’s perception of him, because his popularity quickly plummeted after he got involved in a controversial organization. With a disturbing video he announced the end of his life, which was due to an illness that would leave him unrecognizable, even for his family. | Golden Years

"Five Cities of June," a film narrated by Charlton Heston, focuses on the national and international scene during the month of June 1963. Events covered include the election and coronation of Pope Paul VI, the launching of a Soviet rocket, battles in South Vietnam, the integration of the University of Alabama, and President Kennedy's trip to West Berlin. #JFK #1960s #OTD | Real Time 1960s