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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.

Joe Biden, our president, approached me and said that he and his wife, Jill, understood how I felt because they had also lost their son and experienced the pain of bringing him home in a coffin. Hearing this, my heart raced and I trembled, realizing that their son had died from cancer and they were able to be with him during his final moments. It made me question how someone could be so insensitive as to claim they knew my grief, just a day after learning about my son's passing.

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 learned about my uncle Jack's assassination when my mother picked me up from school and we saw the flag at half-mast. My father was distraught. The first person he called was the CIA desk chief, asking, "Did your people do this?" He then called Enrique Ruiz, a former Bay of Pigs Brigade commander and friend, asking the same question. CIA Director John McCollum visited our home that day and spent time with us. My father was devastated and walked around like a ghost for months. We hugged him under our yard's cedar tree, trying to comfort him during his grief.

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.

Speaker 1 states that he and Linda have had disagreements over Lyndon ordering Mike Wallace to assassinate the president. Speaker 1 says Lyndon should not have issued that order, but refers to Lyndon's embarrassment caused by Kennedy in Texas. Speaker 0 says Lyndon could have helped him, but Speaker 1 claims Lyndon only cares about himself. Speaker 0 says he was blackmailed to keep quiet about the Henry Marshall killing, and that 17 people were killed mysteriously. Speaker 0 says he has lost money and it has hurt his family. He is disgusted with Lyndon, but also feels sorry for him.

John Kennedy was asked if he would have run for president, and the speaker believes it was possible. The speaker had conversations with John about it, and they both experienced people wanting to talk about the Kennedy family wherever they went. John had a talent for mimicry and could imitate various accents. He would often do an impression of what it was like walking through the airport in Boston, where people would approach him saying they knew his father. The speaker believes John wanted to run for president based on his own capabilities, ideas, and charisma, rather than solely relying on the Kennedy legacy. The speaker finds this admirable.

President Biden is mistaken for President Kennedy and there is confusion about the moon landing and the events in Dallas. The speaker questions Biden's mental state and whether he is carrying the nuclear codes. The situation escalates as they try to clarify the identities involved. Translation: President Biden is mistaken for President Kennedy, causing confusion about the moon landing and events in Dallas. Concerns are raised about Biden's mental state and the nuclear codes he may be carrying.

Life has been challenging lately due to tensions between Linda and me over Lyndon's order to assassinate the president. It's been a hectic time, but we've managed to get through it. I’ve always been loyal to Lyndon, but this order is unforgettable. Reflecting on our past in Texas and the embarrassment Lyndon faced with Kennedy, I understand why he acted as he did. However, Lyndon is someone who prioritizes himself above all else. I felt pressured regarding the Henry Marshall situation, and I had to keep quiet due to blackmail. Many have mysteriously died in this mess, and it has caused me significant personal and financial distress. I’m left feeling disgusted with Lyndon, yet I also feel a sense of sympathy.

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.

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.

President Trump was softened by a very nice note he received just before his inauguration.

A clean-cut young man picked up something the speaker dropped. He smiled, and because he was polite and young, she agreed when he asked to walk her home. That was how she met Lee Harvey Oswald for the first time. Oswald then said that if he stayed with her, there would be one less bullet fired at Kennedy. The speaker said her heart turned over because she thought it was a courageous thing to say.

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.

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…

John Kennedy was a close acquaintance of mine. He had ambitions to become an actor but his mother pushed him towards politics. Despite their volatile relationship, he and his wife Caroline loved each other. Unfortunately, their lives were cut short in a plane crash. Kennedy had plans to run for the Senate, likely in New York, and his mother strongly supported this. He was a handsome and talented individual who had the potential to become president.

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.

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.

It was a bittersweet moment. He said, "Now let's get in the air." Seven minutes after Lyndon Johnson's inauguration, and 106 minutes after John F. Kennedy was declared dead, Air Force One departed from Love Field in Dallas, heading to Washington D.C. For the first time ever, Air Force One carried two American presidents.

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.