Assassination of John F. Kennedy November 22, 1963

Dallas: November 21, 1963 President and Mrs. Kennedy were visiting to gain re-election support Governor Connally meets with JFK Encourages unity in the United States

November 22, 1963 President and Mrs. Kennedy depart Love field in the motorcade bound for downtown Dallas. Rode in a Lincoln Continental Convertible 12:20 CST: the Motorcade approached Dealey Plaza and the Texas School Book Depository.

November 22, 1963 12:30 p.m.- Kennedy’s and Connally’s ride down Elm Street, waving at the passing crowd. Noises described as fire crackers fire towards the motorcade.

Gun Fire JFK was hit 3 times: Governor Connally 1 fatally to the head Governor Connally Shot in chest and wrist After her husband is shot Jackie climbs to the back of the car to retrieve a piece of JFK’s head, then she crawls in.

Aftermath Kennedy and Connally are rushed to Parkland Hospital Connelly survives Too Late for Kennedy, was delivered his last rites, given a blood transfusion, at 1:00p.m. CST. Announced at 1:30 p.m. CST.

Lee Harvey Oswald Shot Kennedy from the window of the Texas School Book depository. Was an employee, so setting up the crime was easy. Claimed he was the “patsy” Did it to become a celebrity Never tried, was shot by Jack Ruby during his transfer to jail 2 days after the assassination.

Johnson Sworn In November 22, 1963 On Air Force One Jackie on Board, still wearing her blood and brain splattered suit. Becomes the 36th President of the United States

JFK Laid to Rest Laid to rest November 25, 1963: Arlington National Cemetery Laid in state Representatives from 90 nations came to mourn, including the Soviet Union

Warren Commission Investigated the crime of the assassination of JFK. Their job to rule and debunk theories regarding the death of the President.

Final Salute

Eternal Flame