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Robert Roeder Shaw Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Robert Roeder Shaw, based on 6 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

6 records1963–19636 events1 places

Chronological biography

1963

Connally Back Wound Repair22 November 1963
Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF · Doctor, Parkland Hospital · Dallas

Treated the Governor's back wound by removing damaged tissue and suturing muscle and skin.

Connally Chest Operation22 November 1963
Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF · Doctor, Parkland Hospital · Dallas

Began surgery on Governor Connally's chest at approximately 1:35 p.m.

Connally Trauma Room Arrival22 November 1963
Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF · Doctor, Parkland Hospital · Dallas

Arrived in trauma room 2 at approximately 12:45 p.m. to take charge of Governor Connally's thoracic injuries.

Damaged Lung Repair22 November 1963
Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF · Doctor, Parkland Hospital · Dallas

Sutured damaged lung tissue and lacerated muscles during Connally's chest operation.

Thoracic Operation Completion22 November 1963
Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF · Doctor, Parkland Hospital · Dallas

Completed the principal chest and back operation on Governor Connally at approximately 3:20 p.m.

Thoracic Surgery Leadership22 November 1963
Politics / Assassination of Kennedy, JF · Doctor, Parkland Hospital · Dallas

Took charge of Connally's care because the Governor's major chest wound fell within Shaw's thoracic-surgery specialty.

Titles and roles

Doctor, Parkland Hospital

Record provenance

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