Dealey Plaza - Where JFK was assassinated

**fisha** · 29th August 2010, 13:34

November 22, 1963. John F.Kennedy, 35th President of the United States of America
is fatally wounded by multiple gunshots while riding in a presidential motorcade
through Dallas, Texas.

. . . . . Massive conspiracy? . . . or straight forward assassination?

Dealey Plaza.

The former Texas School Book Depository building, from where (allegedly) JFK was shot.

Second floor down, on the right. The window appears to be open, as a permanent reminder.

A view from the railroad bridge. The buildings on the right may also have had shots fired from them.

'X' marks the spot. The position of Kennedy's car when he was first hit.

Position of the car when he was hit the second time.
The "Grassy Knoll" is in the background.

The view from the picket fence, where shots may also have been fired from.

A plaque, located just off the sidewalk.

The 6th floor of the building now houses a museum to kennedy and the assassination.

An excellent place to visit, if you get the chance.

**BereniceUK** · 29th August 2010, 22:05

I wonder if the city is preserving all the buildings around the plaza so that the scene will always look the same?

**fisha** · 29th August 2010, 23:17

Originally Posted by BereniceUK

I wonder if the city is preserving all the buildings around the plaza so that the scene will always look the same?

Yeah I believe so.. there's something on Wikipedia along those lines

**Joanne** · 30th August 2010, 20:23

......definitely a massive conspiracy!!!!

**BereniceUK** · 30th August 2010, 21:51

Originally Posted by fisha

. . . . . Massive conspiracy? . . . or straight forward assassination?

Since I'll be in Dallas in October there's no way I'm going to have an opinion on this. The more I know about it the more likely I'll be to say something I shouldn't when I'm over there

**Joanne** · 30th August 2010, 22:07

...... best stay away from the `grassy knoll` then!!!

**BereniceUK** · 30th August 2010, 22:14

To be honest, I haven't put it on my list of places to visit in Dallas. Maybe if I go again but this time there's so much else to see

**Richie** · 31st August 2010, 17:52

For those of us like myself with-or just developing-a memory at that time: that fateful day was unforgettable! Britishpathe has a newsreel regarding the aftermath and the initial scenes of JFK at the airport. I would imagine the major news networks are holding on to their actual footage at the moment owing to the 50 years anniversary in 3 years time. however i expect there are copies on Youtube etc.

From my knowledge, a feature film called "Executive Action" some 12 years after the tragedy attempted to dramatise the events, but got a thumbs down from the film critics' community. Info to follow later if anyone is interested.

**Joanne** · 31st August 2010, 18:02

I can`t remember the JFK event - but have quite clear memories of the RFK shooting in 1968!

**fisha** · 31st August 2010, 19:34

Originally Posted by Richie

From my knowledge, a feature film called "Executive Action" some 12 years after the tragedy attempted to dramatise the events, but got a thumbs down from the film critics' community. Info to follow later if anyone is interested.

never heard of that... I'll have to have a look out for it, cheers Richie