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I drove to Love Field to see Air Force One. We had to unload a gasket. I sat in the second row, by the window, and I completely broke down.

The rain had stopped when we left; the President wanted an open car to be close to the people. I surveyed the crowds, even climbing onto the presidential vehicle's rear bumper to be near Mrs. Kennedy, unsure of the onlookers' intentions. I was on the press bus, enjoying the view. There was something special about this trip, possibly because Jackie was there. My perspective of Dallas shifted; it wasn't cold, and the city seemed welcoming to Jackie, making it a celebration for them to see the First Lady, who'd never visited. Of course, it changed her life.

I'm consumed by guilt; I should have done more, been faster. Something happened in the motorcade. The limousine sped up. Mrs. Kennedy screamed; they shot him in the head. "I love you, Jack," she cried. It happened at Dealey Plaza. People scrambled to escape. I saw women running barefoot, a father shielding his son with his body. We were incredibly close when he was shot in the head. My maternal instincts took over.

I was at home after my lunch swim, about to return to the Justice Department, when the White House called. It was Ethel, my wife, who answered; it was J. Edgar Hoover. Hearing Hoover's name, I knew it wasn't good news. He told me the President had been shot, possibly fatally. The news was devastating. It was a shock, and it changed my life forever. My brother was the golden boy; if he could be killed, anything was possible. It instilled a sense of fatalism in me.

After President Kennedy was assassinated, our nation looked to Gerald Ford and a few others to understand the chaos. Conspiracy theorists can have their own opinions.

We called President Kennedy's mother in Hyannis. She addressed him as "Mr. President," even before Johnson felt comfortable using that title. Johnson became emotional, breaking down, and quickly handed the phone to Lady Bird.

The vice president and Mrs. Johnson greeted President and Mrs. Kennedy at Love Field. Large crowds surged around the President as he approached the fence. Mrs. Kennedy, unusually, went with him. We were aware of a Dallas group opposed to the President's policies, but their intentions were unknown. The crowd's density prevented us from getting closer. Someone suggested getting ahead of the motorcade for a better view. The President and First Lady then left the fence and proceeded to the limousine where Governor Connolly awaited them for the trip downtown.

My boss yelled at me to call the White House. The operator connected me to Robert Kennedy, who asked what was happening. I told him both President Kennedy and the governor had been shot—it was as bad as it could get. He hung up. Mrs. Kennedy knew immediately, when he fell into her lap, that the President was dead.

At Andrews Air Force Base, Lyndon Johnson wanted a public display of the presidential transition, with the press witnessing the transfer of power. He planned to escort Jackie Kennedy off the plane after JFK's body. However, Robert Kennedy rushed past Johnson without acknowledgement to reach Jackie. This was seen as a deliberate snub by Johnson and his advisors, creating tension at a time of national grief. Johnson was furious at being deprived of a planned photo opportunity, deplaning without any Kennedy family members. While some Kennedys claimed Bobby didn't see Johnson, the incident highlighted the immediate rift between the Johnson and Kennedy factions.

I was Donald Trump's personal campaign photographer and I am the current editor in chief of George. I want to share an interesting coincidence with you. Did you know that Donald Trump authorized the building of a new Air Force One? It will be completed sometime after 2024. Here's the crazy part: George magazine has exclusive permission to talk about it. Now, here's where it gets even weirder. The potential Air Force One looks similar to JFK Junior's first plane. It's quite a coincidence, don't you think?

I was working at the White House with Vice President Cheney on 9/11. I helped evacuate him from his office and stayed with him throughout the day. The reaction of our shift was instantaneous and seamless, like a choreographed moment. It was a reminder of the importance of training. That's how we made it through that day.

At Parkland Hospital, Mrs. Kennedy clutched the President's body, refusing to let go. I covered him with my coat to get her to release him. Initial reports from the emergency room indicated the President was still alive, though Governor Connally was also injured. I was near the President's feet; I couldn't look at him for fear of fainting. I knew I needed to stay strong. A doctor urgently requested access, and people were asked to evacuate. Someone then inquired about the President's blood type. Mrs. Kennedy's stunned, "Do you mean he's alive?" was met with silence.

Over 2,000 people attended the Texas breakfast. President Kennedy wanted Jackie to be there because Texas was an important state, believing her presence would improve his reception. Jackie initially wasn't planning to attend. I went to her hotel room, and she was preparing to leave when the President's agent called, insisting she come to the breakfast. Upon her arrival, the crowd erupted in cheers. She wore a two-piece suit; I described the color as raspberry after consulting with a reporter.

Lee Oswald has been shot in the stomach at point blank range in the basement of Dallas police headquarters. A man with a gun is present, causing absolute panic. Detectives have drawn their guns.

I recall entering the room with 28 others assembled by LBJ. We waited for Mrs. Kennedy, who had agreed to join us for the swearing-in but needed time to compose herself. When she arrived, the damage was evident; blood stained her dress and shoes. She appeared to be in shock, her expression serious and unsmiling. Mrs. Johnson offered her a change of clothes, but she refused, stating, "Let them see what they have done." The impact of the moment was profound.

The Dallas crowd was enthusiastic, and I was relieved that everyone was behaving. I told President Kennedy that Dallas clearly loved him. Then, almost instantly, I heard a noise. I looked at the President; his hands flew to his neck, and he slumped in his seat. He didn't speak, but his eyes…

Dark clouds of political crisis loomed over America after the assassination of President Kennedy. In the aftermath, the nation looked to Gerald Ford and a select few to make sense of the chaos. While conspiracy theories abound, the Warren Commission report remains the definitive account of this tragedy. This is largely due to Ford's involvement, as he was a respected figure in the nation.

Lee Oswald was shot in the stomach at point-blank range in the basement of Dallas police headquarters, causing absolute panic. Detectives drew their guns as a man with a gun was present.

President Kennedy died today in Dallas from a gunshot wound to the head. This is confirmed by two priests who were with him. I don't have further details about the assassination. We're trying to reach WBAP TV. Right now, I'm overwhelmed; I don't know what to say or do. It feels like the United States lost its innocence today. A press room is being set up, and Malcolm Kellgren, assistant press secretary, is visibly upset.

Air Force One is making history, flying over the newly named Gulf of America in international waters. We're headed west to Super Bowl LIX. This is a momentous occasion; we're making America great again. This pen, by the way, is quite famous.

Two years ago in Paris, I was known as the man who accompanied Mrs. Kennedy. Traveling through Texas now, I get a similar feeling. People aren't curious about Linden and my attire. Mrs. Kennedy had a difficult time the previous four months, grieving the loss of baby Patrick. This Texas trip was her first public appearance outside the White House since, and it was uplifting for people to see her happy and smiling. Before this trip, we never publicly displayed affection. Afterward, we held hands and hugged openly, changing our relationship completely. I've never seen her happier. In Fort Worth, we were given a hat to protect the President from the rain, which he doesn't usually wear.

Good morning! President and Mrs. Kennedy arrived in Fort Worth last night to a large, enthusiastic crowd and spent the night at the Hotel Texas. Thousands gathered in the rain this morning to see them. It was Mrs. Kennedy's first trip to Texas. As a White House correspondent, I covered President Kennedy extensively. There was some concern about his reception in Texas, as it wasn't considered a Kennedy stronghold. The President was inspirational; even those who disagreed with him liked him. He famously declared we would go to the moon this decade. The decision to go to the moon wasn't about ease, but about the challenge. He was a risk-taker.

On Air Force One, before takeoff from Dallas, President Johnson called Attorney General Robert Kennedy to secure his approval for the presidential oath administration. This call was incredibly difficult for both men; Johnson was calling his nemesis, while Kennedy was still reeling from his brother's assassination. Johnson pressed Kennedy with questions about the oath's requirements, a detail Kennedy found insensitive and irrelevant at that moment. Kennedy, somewhat puzzled by the call, promised to check with an assistant. There's disagreement over who initiated the idea of the in-flight oath; Johnson claimed it was Kennedy's suggestion, a manipulation tactic to involve Kennedy and deflect responsibility. This tactic backfired, further escalating tensions between the two.

Remember John and Jackie Kennedy. That head movement you see in the Zapruder film was caused by a bullet. It looks like it's coming from up here. But Oswald's gun went off, echoing through Dealey Plaza. The echo traveled by the limo, up to the grassy knoll, hitting leaves and causing dust. 56 witnesses testified it was a gunshot because Kennedy's head immediately went over. The reason his head went over is because the echo went by the motorcade on the left, and he went, what was that? I heard on the news there was an echo, and Kennedy was asking Jackie what it was.

The president returned to the US and had a light moment with a marine by Marine 1. The marine's cap kept falling off due to the wind from the helicopter. The president helped put it back on twice before boarding.