Backyard Photos
Mohrenschildt assumed that Marina had written it sarcastically.
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April
Backyard Photos
On the back was written To my friend George from Lee Oswald, and the date -5/IV/63- (5 April 1963) along with the words -Copyright Geo de M- and a Russian phrase translated as -Hunter of fascists.
Backyard Photos
ha-ha-ha!- Handwriting specialists later concluded that the words -To my friend George-- and Oswalds signature were written by Lee Harvey Oswald, but could not determine whether the rest was the writing of Lee Oswald, Mohrenschildt.
Backyard Photos
or Marina Oswald.
Jaggars Employment Termination
Jaggars-Chiles-Stovall dismissed Lee for inadequate work and difficulty getting along with fellow employees.
Polaris Sales Agreement
The United States signs the Polaris Sales Agreement with Britain to supply Polaris missile systems
Assassination of Edwin Walker
Victim of an assassination attempt in his Dallas home, later claimed that Lee Harvey Oswald was the assassin
Oswald Shooting at Edwin Walker
According to Marina's testimony and the Warren Commission, Oswald fired a rifle at General Edwin Walker on April 10, 1963, but missed.
Walker Assassination Attempt
Marina Oswald later claims that Oswald attempted to assassinate General Edwin Walker
Arrest during Birmingham Campaign
Police arrest King for participating in nonviolent demonstrations without a permit.
Walker Assassination Attempt
Claims to have seen 2 cars & 2 men involved in the shooting of Major General Walker
Purcell Reconnaissance Panel
CIA initiated the Purcell Panel to advise McCone on the future course of the National Reconnaissance Program and advanced technical collection.
Dallas Unemployment Claim Denied
Texas employment officials denied Lee's unemployment claim because he lacked sufficient wage credits.
Letter from Birmingham Jail
King completes his defence of nonviolent direct action while imprisoned in Birmingham.
Letter from Birmingham Jail
Writes Letter from Birmingham Jail, defending nonviolent civil disobedience against unjust laws.
Research and Development Review Board
CIA established a Research and Development Review Board to coordinate scientific and technical programs across Agency components during McCone's reorganization.
Fair Play for Cuba Contact
The FBI's New York office was advised that Oswald had contacted the Fair Play for Cuba Committee and claimed to have distributed its literature in Dallas.
Departure for New Orleans
Lee left Dallas by bus for New Orleans after failing to secure new employment in the Dallas area.
Lillian Murret Temporary Residence
After reaching New Orleans, Lee stayed temporarily with his aunt Lillian Murret while searching for work.
Ruth Paines Garage
Lee Harvey Oswald rents a room in Dallas but stores some of his possessions in Ruth Paines garage
Louisiana Employment Registration
Oswald registered with the Louisiana Department of Labor on April 26, 1963, seeking work in photography, shipping, or darkroom occupations.
Assassination of Edwin Walker
An attempt is made on the life of Major General Edwin Walker by Oswald
Backyard Photos
Discovers a photo of Oswald holding his guns prior to the Walker shooting
Father Grave Visit
During his return to New Orleans, Lee visited the cemetery where his father was buried and searched for surviving paternal relatives.
Hunter of Fascists
Inscribed with "Hunter of fascists", discoverred at the end of the Warren Commission
Marina Stay in Irving
Paine invited Marina Oswald and her daughter to stay at her Irving home while Lee Oswald went to New Orleans seeking employment.
Stay with Murret Family
Oswald stayed with Charles and Lillian Murret while seeking work after returning to New Orleans, demonstrating continuing close contact with his underworld-associated uncle.
Support for Marina Oswald
Marina and her child lived with Paine for a little over two weeks while Oswald sought work in New Orleans.
May
Police Repression
Connor orders police dogs and high-pressure hoses used against young demonstrators.
Reily Coffee Company Application
Lee applied to William B. Reily Company and listed two apparently fictitious references, Robert Hidell and J. Evans.
Drive to New Orleans
Paine drove Marina Oswald and her daughter from Texas toward New Orleans after Lee Oswald reported that he had found work there.
Reily Coffee Company Employment
Lee began work at the Reily coffee company at 640 Magazine Street, earning $1.50 per hour.
Oswald Residence
Marina joins Oswald at 4905 Magazine Street
Faith 7 Mercury
Cooper launches aboard Faith 7 on the final crewed mission of Project Mercury.
Faith 7 Manual Reentry
Cooper manually controls key reentry steps after electrical and automatic-control problems develop late in the Faith 7 mission.
Project Mercury Final Flight
Faith 7 splashes down successfully, closing the crewed flight phase of Project Mercury after more than thirty-four hours in space.
A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall
Releases A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall on Freewheelin.
Don't Think Twice It's All Right
Releases Don't Think Twice It's All Right on Freewheelin.
The Freewheelin Bob Dylan
Releases The Freewheelin Bob Dylan and becomes known as a songwriter.
The Freewheelin Bob Dylan
Releases The Freewheelin Bob Dylan.
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