The Rest Is History 395. JFK: Hunt for a Killer (Part 4)
Dec 4, 2023
Dive into the chaotic events of November 22, 1963, as President Kennedy’s assassination unfolds. Explore the urgent efforts to save him, with Jackie Kennedy's heartbreaking moments by his side. Witness the dramatic transition of power as LBJ steps up amidst national turmoil. The investigation into Lee Harvey Oswald deepens, revealing questions of conspiracy and confusion. Discover the cultural interplay between espionage and politics in the 1960s. Finally, unravel the emotional and political fallout that followed this tragic event.
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Jackie's Grief
- Jacqueline Kennedy cradled her husband's body, refusing to leave the car.
- She acknowledged his death, telling Agent Clint Hill, "You know he's dead. Leave us alone."
Absent Doctor
- The head of emergency services at Parkland Hospital was away at a conference in Galveston.
- Multiple doctors still rushed to Kennedy's aid, but the scene in Trauma Room One was chaotic.
Conflicting Accounts
- Police received conflicting eyewitness accounts, including one from Amos Ewan who said the shooter might have been a "coloured man."
- This led to a misidentification of the floor as the fifth, where three Black employees were.