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M. N. McDonald Biography and Timeline

Follow M. N. McDonald through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.

M. N. McDonald, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1963–1963Years on this page

1963

Arrest Revolver Marked

Dallas Police Patrolman · Texas Theatre · Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

McDonald placed his identifying mark on the revolver taken during Oswald's arrest so the weapon could later be recognized as evidence.

Oswald Confronted in Theatre

Dallas Police Patrolman · Texas Theatre · Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

McDonald approached Oswald's seat and ordered him to stand as officers closed in on the suspect identified by Brewer.

Struggle During Arrest

Dallas Police Patrolman · Texas Theatre · Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

Oswald struck McDonald and a close struggle began as the patrolman and other officers attempted to control and disarm him.

Texas Theatre Rear Entry

Dallas Police Patrolman · Texas Theatre · Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

McDonald entered the theatre from the rear with other officers after the radio call reported a suspicious man inside.

Theatre Patrons Checked

Dallas Police Patrolman · Texas Theatre · Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF

McDonald moved through the main-floor seating area checking patrons while officers searched both levels of the theatre.

Records, sources and methodology

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