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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.

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.

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.

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.

He is one of the toughest, most resilient people I've ever met. This photo captured a moment that won the election for him. Imagine being shot and realizing you need to be brave; he pumped his fist despite the blood. After being shot in the face, he stood up and rallied the crowd, chanting "fight, fight, fight." At that moment, he transcended being just a political figure; he became the leader of a nation. Remarkably, if I hadn't moved at the last second, the bullet would have struck me, and I wouldn't be here tonight. I stand before you only by the grace of God.

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…

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.

My uncle, President Kennedy, resisted pressure from the military and intelligence to start wars, including the invasion of Cuba. He refused to send combat troops to Vietnam, only allowing military advisers. After learning of American casualties, he ordered all troops out of Vietnam, but tragically, he was assassinated a month later. Kennedy's presidency was marked by his conflict with the military and intelligence apparatus, culminating in his efforts to end US involvement in Vietnam.

We choose to go to the moon, not because it's easy, but because it's hard. This goal will help us organize and measure our best efforts and skills. It's a challenge we are ready to accept, one we will not postpone, and one we intend to win, along with other challenges.

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.

Newly released US government records confirm that Yitzhak Rabin, the former Prime Minister of Israel, was in Dallas on the day of JFK's assassination. A recent Freedom of Information Act request revealed that Rabin was in the US with a small Israeli team for military briefings. On that day, a telegram indicated he would cut his trip short, returning earlier than planned due to IDF decision-making. Additionally, Israeli personnel were being trained in Texas on HAWK missiles, provided by JFK in exchange for information on Israel's nuclear program. The visit was meant to be low profile, with a pre-prepared press statement emphasizing its routine nature. Questions remain about the identities of the Israeli team members and the reasons for the abrupt trip cancellation. For more updates, follow along.

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.

Come on over and sit in this chair. Welcome to the other office! It’s great to see you again. Look around at all the busts and pictures; they represent our administration's goals, inspired by heroes like Bobby Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and Cesar Chavez. My main job is protecting Americans. That folder over there is my schedule for the day. I have some friends who want to see me. The closest I’ve come to the moon is my moon rock, which I’m proud of. Just wanted to call and say hi and wish you a happy anniversary. We just signed a bill. This is the show I won with Jovie Wong—good movie, America!

The speaker emphasized the importance of not letting setbacks in the space program deter progress towards landing on the moon. While delays are expected due to recent tragedies, it should not weaken our national determination. Three Apollo astronauts tragically lost their lives in a launch pad test, leading to the postponement of their upcoming mission. The incident occurred just 10 minutes before a simulated liftoff.

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.