Catching JFK's Killer
Synopsis
On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy is shot twice in Dallas, Texas, and later pronounced dead at Parkland Memorial Hospital.
Synopsis
Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, marks a tragic turning point in American history. President John F. Kennedy is shot while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. Eyewitness Howard Brennan reports seeing a man with a rifle in the Texas School Book Depository. Authorities find a Carcano rifle and spent cartridges on the sixth floor. As investigations unfold, questions about conspiracy arise, leading to the passage of the JFK Records Act in 1992. Despite the release of millions of documents, uncertainties about the assassination persist.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the moment Kennedy's motorcade turns onto Dealey Plaza.
- Find out what eyewitnesses reported during the assassination.
- Meet the key figures involved in the investigation.
Did You Know
- President Kennedy was shot at 11:25 a.m. on November 22, 1963.
- Kennedy's last words were in response to Mrs. Connolly, saying, 'No, you certainly can't.'
- Two shots hit Kennedy, one entering his upper back and exiting through his throat.
- Howard Brennan identified a man with a rifle on the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository.
- The JFK Records Act was passed in 1992, mandating the release of all files related to the case.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time did President Kennedy arrive in Dallas?
President Kennedy arrived in Dallas at 11:25 a.m. on November 22, 1963.
How many shots were fired at President Kennedy during the motorcade?
Three shots were fired at President Kennedy during the motorcade.
What type of rifle was found at the Texas School Book Depository?
A Mannlicher-Carcano rifle, an Italian-made rifle, was found at the Texas School Book Depository.
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