Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Nellie Connally, then the First Lady of Texas, turned around to Kennedy, who was sitting behind her, and commented, "Mr. President, you cant say Dallas doesnt love you"
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Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
At 1:00 p.m., CST (19:00 UTC), after all heart activity had ceased and after a priest administered the last rites, the President is pronounced dead
Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Kennedys death is officially announced by White House Acting Press Secretary Malcolm Kilduff at 1:33 p.m. CST (19:33 UTC)
Autopsy
Dr. Burkley observes both the head wound and a wound to the back of the President, and determines the head wound was the cause of death
Bon Vivant Room
Around midnight after the evening of November 21, Ruby met Chicago businessman Lawrence Meyers and Meyers' relatives at the Bon Vivant Room of the Dallas Cabana.
Carousel Membership Cards
Ruby distributed Carousel Club membership cards on November 21 as part of his routine promotional activity before the assassination.
Carousel Rent Payment
On November 21, Ruby paid the rent for the Carousel Club premises while conducting routine business before President Kennedy arrived in Dallas.
Curtain Rod Story to Frazier
On November 21, 1963, Oswald asked Buell Wesley Frazier for a ride to Irving, saying that he wanted to collect curtain rods.
Death Certificate
Dr. Burkley signs President Kennedys death certificate
Dinner with Ralph Paul
Ruby ate dinner with his friend and financial backer Ralph Paul between about 9:45 and 10:45 p.m. on November 21.
Federal Tax Attorney Consultation
Ruby consulted an attorney on November 21 about continuing problems with federal tax authorities and his nightclub tax liabilities.
Final Evening at Paine Home
Oswald spent the evening of November 21 at the Paine home, attempted to reconcile with Marina, watched television, and retired around 9 p.m.
Fort Worth Arrival
The President and Mrs. Kennedy arrived in Fort Worth on the evening of November 21 and stayed overnight at the Hotel Texas.
Garage Block Painting
At about 9 p.m. on November 21, Paine went into the garage to paint children's blocks and noticed that the garage light was already on.
Garage Light Observation
Paine testified that she was certain she had not left the garage light on after dinner on the evening before the assassination.
Houston Visit
Jacqueline Kennedy accompanied President Kennedy to Houston during the Texas trip and attended public events before the party continued to Fort Worth.
No Active Inquiry After November 5
Hosty later testified that he conducted no active investigative work on the Oswald case between November 5 and the assassination.
Peace Bond Consultation
Ruby conferred about a peace bond on November 21 that resulted from a dispute and fight involving one of his striptease performers.
Presidential Limosine
Secret Service agent Clint Hill rides on the left front running board of the car behind the Presidential limousine, after the shot that hit the President in the back, Hill jumped off and to overtake the limousine
Rifle Bag in Texas School Book Depository
One Texas School Book Depository employee, Jack Dougherty, saw Oswald arrive inside the Texas School Book Depository, he claimed that Oswald had nothing in his hands
Rifle Bag in Texas School Book Depository
Oswald asked Buell Wesley Frazier, a co-worker, for a ride to Irving, saying he had to pick up some curtain rods, the next morning, after leaving $170 and his wedding ring, he returned to Dallas with Frazier, carrying a long paper bag with him
Rifle Bag in Texas School Book Depository
Linnie Mae Randle, Fraziers sister, sees Oswald at their house before their journey to the Texas School Book Depository
San Antonio Visit
Mrs. Kennedy joined the President during the first stop of the Texas trip in San Antonio on November 21.
Texas Political Trip Departure
Jacqueline Kennedy accompanied President Kennedy when he left Washington on November 21, 1963, for a two-day political trip through Texas.
Texas School Book Depository
One Texas School Book Depository employee, Jack Dougherty, saw Oswald arrive inside the Texas School Book Depository, he claimed that Oswald had nothing in his hands
Texas School Book Depository
Linnie Mae Randle, Fraziers sister, sees Oswald at their house before their journey to the Texas School Book Depository
Unexpected Thursday Visit
Oswald unexpectedly returned to the Paine home on Thursday, November 21, rather than making his customary Friday trip to Irving.
Vietnam Assessment Return
McCone returned from Vietnam more discouraged about the war and increasingly doubtful that South Vietnamese leadership could carry its share of the burden.
William Alexander Meeting
Ruby spoke with Dallas County Assistant District Attorney William F. Alexander on November 21 about insufficient-funds checks written by one of Ruby's friends.
Air Force One Boarding
Jacqueline Kennedy boarded Air Force One at Love Field with the President's casket before the aircraft departed Dallas.
Air Force One Security
Public announcement of Kennedy's death was delayed until Johnson was safely aboard Air Force One at Love Field.
Air Force One Television
After boarding Air Force One, Johnson watched television coverage as officials prepared for the transfer of presidential authority.
Airway Management
Inserted a cuffed endotracheal tube past the neck injury and connected it to assisted ventilation.
Alex Gruber Telephone Call
At 2:37 p.m. on November 22, Ruby telephoned boyhood friend Alex Gruber in Los Angeles and became emotional while discussing the assassination.
Alice Nichols Telephone Call
Ruby spoke by telephone with former girlfriend Alice Nichols on November 22 and expressed shock over President Kennedy's assassination.
Andrews Air Force Base Arrival
Johnson arrived at Andrews Air Force Base aboard Air Force One after the flight from Dallas following President Kennedy's assassination.
Andrews Air Force Base Arrival
Jacqueline Kennedy arrived at Andrews Air Force Base late on November 22 with President Kennedy's casket.
Anesthesia Equipment Response
Carried resuscitative and anesthesia equipment to the major surgical emergency area after the stat alarm.
Anesthesia Team Dispatch
Dispatched Adolph Giesecke and Jackie Hunt with an anesthesia machine and resuscitative equipment to the emergency area.
Anesthesiology Emergency Response
Was one of the anesthesiologists summoned to the Parkland emergency area before Kennedy arrived.
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