Discussion and Book Signing with Clint Hill
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TXFor four years, from the election of John Fitzgerald Kennedy in November 1960 until after the election of Lyndon Johnson in 1964, Clint Hill was the Secret Service agent assigned to guard Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. During that time, he went from being a reluctant guardian to a fiercely loyal watchdog and, in many ways, her … Continued
Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero – A Conversation with Chris Matthews
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TXModerated by KERA’s Lee Cullum, Matthews discussed President Kennedy’s enduring legacy and the current state of politics in this momentous presidential election year. "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero" is based on personal interviews with those closest to President Kennedy, oral histories, documents from his years as a student at Choate and notes from Jacqueline Kennedy’s first … Continued
Living History with Raymond “Sonny” Fisher
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TXThe only full-time Tarrant County deputy sheriff in 1963, Sonny Fisher was on horseback outside the Hotel Texas on the morning of the assassination. President Kennedy was photographed with Fisher and his horse, Snuffy.
Living History with Bill and Gayle Newman
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TXThe closest civilian eyewitnesses to President Kennedy at the time of the fatal shot, the Newmans were on the north side of Dealey Plaza and shielded their small children after the shots were fired. They were then interviewed on live television approximately fifteen minutes after the assassination.
“Oswald Has Been Shot!” – Memories from November 24, 1963
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TXHear from a collection of law enforcement officials, photographers and reporters who were at or near Dallas Police Headquarters when Lee Harvey Oswald was shot by nightclub owner Jack Ruby. Featured panelists included Gary DeLaune, Bob Huffaker, Bob Jackson, James Leavelle and Fred Rheinstein. Moderated by WFAA-TV’s Gloria Campos. Watch the video on YouTube.
2013 Living History Series – The Reverend Bill McElvaney
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TXA Dallas-based pastor, the Rev. McElvaney was involved in the 1960s desegregation of schools in Mesquite, Texas, and later participated in Vietnam War protests in Dealey Plaza. Watch the video on YouTube.
2013 Living History Series – J. Waymon Rose
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TXSelected as the tenth juror in the Jack Ruby trial in 1964, Rose kept a diary throughout the trial. The diary and other items from Rose are now part of the Museum's collection. Watch the video on YouTube.
JFK, History and the Politics of Memory
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TXAs we change, so do our memories. While Dallas and the world prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, it is worth reflecting upon how we understand milestones, the changing nature of history, and our own recollections. Join three pre-eminent historians of American history for a conversation exploring the role … Continued
CSI Family Day
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TXLearn about modern investigative techniques of crime solving during CSI Family Day. It’s a fun afternoon for youth groups, families and children 8 years and older interested in crime investigation.
2013 Living History Series – Wilborn Hampton
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TXThe youngest United Press International reporter at the Dallas bureau in 1963, Hampton covered suspect Lee Harvey Oswald at Dallas Police Headquarters. He later wrote a young adult history book, "Kennedy Assassinated! The World Mourns: A Reporter's Story" (1997). Watch the video on YouTube.
