November 22, 1963: Riding in his motorcade through the streets of Dallas, Texas, John F. Kennedy is shot and ultimately killed by an assassin’s bullet. The president and first lady were visiting Texas to rally for JFK’s re-election in 1964. #JFKassassination
The short film “The Last Two Days” by White House photographers Tom Atkins and Robert Knudsen encompasses clips and details about the last two days of John F. Kennedy’s life. The rest of this thread will include short videos about the president’s final days in Texas. (1/8)
November 21, 1963: President Kennedy speaks to the League of United Latin American Citizens. Jackie translates his speech to the crowd afterwards. (2/8)
The morning of November 22, 1963: President Kennedy speaks to a crowd in the downtown area of Fort Worth, Texas. He meets with onlookers before heading to speak to members of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. (3/8)
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