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November 22, 1963: The Kennedy Assassination

During a campaign for Kennedy's election the following year of that time, President John Kennedy rode down downtown Dallas in an open limousine with his wife, Jacqueline, Texan Governor, John Connally and his wife, Nelly. Kennedy's car was surrounded by the Secret Service, with thousands of people supporting Kennedy riding down the streets. Once Kennedy's car turned in front of the Texas School Book Depository, three bullets were shot from an employee of the library. One hitting Kennedy through the throat, then hitting Connally in the shoulder. The second hitting the trunk and the third through the head, killing Kennedy. The car sped off to the nearest hospital, were Kennedy died that day at 1:00 p.m. After this, Lydon B. Johnson was immediately sworn into presidency.

Resources:

America: Pathways to the Present- pg 740-741

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