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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.

I'm at the location where the shooter was positioned. As a 70-year-old man, I can confirm that this area is not difficult to access. It's hard to believe anyone would say that Secret Service agents couldn't have been here. The shooter had a clear line of sight to the president, making the shot feasible.

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.

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.

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.

The motion picture shows President Kennedy's motorcade turning onto Elm Street in Dallas. About 35 yards from the building where the assassin was, Kennedy raised his hand to his face. He lurched forward, indicating he was hit by the first shot. Mrs. Kennedy didn't appear to notice initially. Governor Connally turned toward Kennedy, seemingly asking what was wrong, when he was struck by a bullet and fell to the side. His wife immediately moved to protect him. Another bullet hit President Kennedy's head, causing it to jolt forward. Mrs. Kennedy stood up and then appeared to fling herself onto the trunk of the car. The car, with a Secret Service agent on the bumper and another with a telephone in the front seat, accelerated and drove under an underpass. The three shots occurred within approximately five seconds. The FBI possesses this film, which is about 20 seconds long, taken by an amateur photographer.

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.

Officers spotted a person with a weapon on a roof. One officer boosted another to see, but the person aimed the weapon at them. The officer fell trying to dodge the threat. They radioed about the danger to the former president. It's unclear how much time passed before the gun was fired.

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…

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.

A scuffle occurred on the Basement Floor of Dallas City Hall; Sergeant Oswell, identified as Lee Oswald, has been shot. In the courthouse basement, policemen, reporters, and cameramen awaited Oswald's elevator arrival for transfer to another jail. A man named Ruby was also present. As officers came down, Ruby moved toward Oswald and fired. Oswald slumped to the floor, and police officers apprehended Ruby.

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.

The motion picture depicts President Kennedy's assassination and the shooting of Governor John Connolly. The film shows the motorcade turning onto Elm Street, in front of the building where the assassin was positioned. About 35 yards from the building, President Kennedy raised his hand to his face, and then lurched forward, indicating he was hit by the first shot. Governor Connolly, seated in front of Kennedy, turned towards the president, seemingly asking what was wrong, when he was struck by a bullet and fell to the side. His wife immediately covered him. Another bullet hit President Kennedy's head, causing it to jolt forward. Mrs. Kennedy stood up and then climbed onto the trunk of the car. The car, with a Secret Service agent on the bumper, sped away under an underpass. The three shots occurred within approximately five seconds. The FBI possesses this footage, which lasts about twenty seconds.

The speaker discusses the shooter's close proximity to a fairground and the president's location. They question why law enforcement did not see the shooter on the low roof before the incident occurred, given the close quarters and visibility. The speaker expresses confusion over the lack of intervention before the shooting began.

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.

The motion picture shows President Kennedy's assassination and the shooting of Texas Governor John Connally. The motorcade turned onto Elm Street, near the building where the assassin was positioned. About 35 yards from the building, Kennedy raised his hand to his face, and lurched forward, indicating he'd been hit. Mrs. Kennedy was looking away at that moment. Governor Connally turned toward Kennedy, seemingly asking what was wrong, when he was also struck by a bullet and fell to the side. His wife covered him protectively. Another bullet hit President Kennedy's head, causing it to jolt forward. Mrs. Kennedy stood up and then appeared to fling herself onto the trunk of the car. The car, with a Secret Service agent on the bumper and another with a telephone, sped away under an underpass. The three shots occurred within approximately five seconds. The FBI possesses this 20-second film taken by an amateur photographer.

I saw the Secret Service protecting the president on stage. There was concern when he appeared to be injured above his ear, but it was not bleeding. We all started praying for him. Police quickly moved in after the incident.

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.