JFK Remembered: Assassination
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Robert McNamara's Reminiscence regarding the John F. Kennedy Assassination
This memo was written by Robert McNamara, Secretary of Defense in the Kennedy administration, just after he learned of the death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. He describes, in very personal terms, his reaction to the news from the President's brother, Robert Kennedy, that the president had been shot.
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
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Teletype Message with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
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Teletype Messages with Wire Service News Coverage of John F. Kennedy Assassination, November 22, 1963
In the routine course of business, Ford Motor Company received a steady flow of news and financial reports from the Wall Street Journal. These dispatches came over the teletype machine on November 22, 1963 describing events from the arrival of President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in Dallas through the official report of his death several hours later.
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Life Magazine for December 6, 1963, "Mrs. Kennedy, Caroline and John Jr. Wait to Join Procession to Capitol"
Life magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life at the time of John F. Kennedy's presidency. Photographs of the young President with his glamorous wife Jacqueline and their two attractive children captivated the country. After President Kennedy's assassination, Life magazine used a poignant moment during the funeral to help its readers mourn with the President's family.
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Life Magazine for February 21, 1964, "Lee Oswald with the Weapon He Used to Kill President Kennedy and Officer Tippit"
After President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963, Life magazine continued to report the developing news of the assassination. This cover story, "Lee Oswald", about the accused assassin provided an in-depth report for the magazine's readers, many of whom had a deep concern about the circumstances surrounding the President's demise.
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Life Magazine for October 2, 1964, "The Warren Report"
After President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963, Life magazine continued to report news of his assassination. This cover story discussed the much anticipated Warren Commission Report finished nearly a year after the tragedy. Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, chaired a committee to conduct the official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the President's death.
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Newspaper, The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, Michigan) for November 22, 1963, "President Dead"
This Friday evening issue of the Royal Oak, Michigan, Daily Tribune from the day of President John F. Kennedy's death, November 22, 1963, shows the way newspapers around the world announced the tragedy. The editors added the late-breaking news of the events in Dallas as a headline and story to the already prepared front page. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.
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Newspaper, The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, Michigan) for November 23, 1963, "Proclaim National Mourning"
This Saturday evening issue of the Royal Oak, Michigan, Daily Tribune shows the way newspapers around the world announced the death of President John F. Kennedy. The editors took the unusual step of devoting most of the front page and many following pages to the events in Dallas on Friday November 22, 1963. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.
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Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 23, 1963, "Kennedy Slain! Johnson President"
This Saturday morning issue of the Detroit Free Press shows the way newspapers around the world announced the death of President John F. Kennedy. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much of the first twelve pages to the events in Dallas on November 22, 1963. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 23, 1963, "Mrs. Kennedy Escorts Body to White House"
This Saturday evening issue of the Detroit News shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
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Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 24, 1963, Section B, Assassination of President Kennedy
This Sunday issue of the Detroit Free Press shows the way newspapers reported the developing news of President John F. Kennedy's death and the national government transition. Much of this Section B "Features, Editorials" is devoted to the tragedy. The section's last page reflects on "The Good Days" in a photo essay of Kennedy's presidency. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 24, 1963, "Photos Tie Death Gun to Oswald"
This Sunday issue of the Detroit News shows the way newspapers reported the developing news of President John F. Kennedy's death and the national government transition. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much of the following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
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Newspaper, The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, Michigan) for November 25, 1963, Partial Section 2, Assassination of President Kennedy
This partial section from the Monday evening issue of the Royal Oak, Michigan, Daily Tribune shows the way newspapers reported the developing events surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death on Friday, November 22, 1963. The family who kept just the relevant pages shared a deep concern with many Americans about the circumstances surrounding the President's demise.
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Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 25, 1963, "Oswald Killed"
This Monday morning issue of the Detroit Free Press shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death and the death of his accused assassin. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and many of the following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.
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Newspaper, The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, Michigan) for November 26, 1963, "LBJ, Mikoyan Confer"
This Tuesday evening issue of the Royal Oak, Michigan, Daily Tribune shows the way newspapers reported the developing news of President John F. Kennedy's death and the national government transition. The editors took the unusual step of devoting much of the front page and many following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.
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Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 26, 1963, "President Kennedy Rests"
This Tuesday morning issue of the Detroit Free Press shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death and the funeral on Monday. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and many following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 26, 1963, "Midnight Visit to Grave Paid by Mrs. Kennedy"
This Tuesday evening issue of the Detroit News shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death and the funeral on Monday. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and many following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
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Newspaper, The Michigan Catholic for November 28, 1963, "Pope Expresses Grief at Death of President"
This weekly newspaper issue of The Michigan Catholic announced the death of President John F. Kennedy the previous Friday November 22, 1963. The editors placed the late-breaking news and the Church leaders' response as headlines and stories to the already prepared front page. This tragic event was especially devastating to those of the Catholic religion because Kennedy was the first Catholic U.S. president.
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 29, 1963, Home and Garden Section, Assassination of President Kennedy
This Friday evening issue of the Detroit News -- exactly one week after President John F. Kennedy's death -- shows how newspapers reported the developing news of the assassination and the national government transition. Much of this Section D for "Home and Garden" is devoted to the tragedy. The last page has shocking photos of "How the President was Shot and Killed."
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Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 30, 1963, Section C, Assassination of President Kennedy
This Saturday morning issue of the Detroit Free Press the week after President John F. Kennedy's death shows how newspapers continued to report the developing news of the assassination. Much of this Section C "Sports" is devoted to the tragedy. The section's last page has shocking photos of "The Final Minutes of JFK In Photos, Hospital Details."
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for December 1, 1963, Section G, "The Facts About the Assassination"
This Sunday issue of the Detroit News the week after President John F. Kennedy's death shows how newspapers continued to report the developing news of the assassination. Much of this Section G "The Passing Show and Modernization and Home Section" is devoted to the tragedy. The section's lead article includes shocking details, "The Facts About the Assassination."
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for December 5, 1963, President Kennedy Memorial Section
This Thursday evening issue of the Detroit News almost two weeks after President John F. Kennedy's death shows the way newspapers continued to report news of his assassination. The editors took the unusual step of devoting an entire section to a remembrance of his presidency with a photo cover and title inside, "Two Years, 10 Months, Two Days, 69 Minutes."
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Warren Commission Report, "The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy," 1964
After President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963, Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, chaired a committee to conduct the official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the President's death. The U.S. government published this much-anticipated Warren Commission Report in October 1964. This two-inch-thick book of over 900 pages summarizes the 26-volume final report.
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"TV Guide: America's Long Vigil," 1963-1964
This issue of TV Guide documented the unprecedented four-day, uninterrupted television coverage of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the succession of President Lyndon B. Johnson and the national mourning. Produced a mere two months after the tragedy, this extraordinary issue recounted the hour-by-hour events, the television anchors and reporters who stayed on duty, and provided the reader with a memorial souvenir.
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