Assassination of Jefferson Davis Tippit
Barbara Jeanette Davis and her sister-in-law Virginia Davis heard the shots that killed Tippit and see the Oswald crossing their lawn and shaking a revolver as if he were emptying it of cartridge cases
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Assassination of Jefferson Davis Tippit
Markham identifies Lee Harvey Oswald as Tippits killer in a police lineup. Helen Markham at first describes Tippits killer as being short and somewhat on the heavy side, with slightly bushy hair". Although considered the star witness, her testimony was full of mistakes, she said Tippit was alive when the ambulance arrived, but the other witnesses say he died immediately
Assassination of Jefferson Davis Tippit
Warren Reynolds did not see the Tippit shooting but saw the gunman running from the scene of the crime, he claimed that the man was not Oswald
Assassination of Jefferson Davis Tippit
Witness to the assassination of Officer Tippit. Identifies Oswald at the lineup for killing Officer Tippit
Assassination of Jefferson Davis Tippit
As he reached the front wheel on the drivers side, Oswald drew a revolver and fired several shots in rapid succession, hitting Tippit three times in the chest. then walked up to Tippits body and shot him directly in the head, killing him instantly
Assassination of Jefferson Davis Tippit
At 12:45 p.m., 15 minutes after the assassination, Tippit received an order by radio to proceed to the central Oak Cliff area as part of a concentration of patrol car activity around the centre of the city.
Assassination of Jefferson Davis Tippit
At 1:11-1:14 p.m.Tippit was driving slowly in an easterly direction on East 10th Street in Oak Cliff. About 100 feet (30 m) past the intersection of 10th Street and Patton Avenue, Tippit pulled up alongside Oswald, who was walking in the same direction.
Assassination of Jefferson Davis Tippit
Police officer with the Dallas, Texas Police Department who, according to witnesses and Government investigations including the Warren Commission, was shot and killed by Lee Harvey Oswald after Tippit stopped Oswald following the Kennedy assassination.
Assassination of Jefferson Davis Tippit
Frank Wright claims that Tippit was shot by two men
Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Police radio a description of Oswald based on Brennans description. Claims the 1st shot was when Kennedys car turned from Houston onto Elm. Brennan gives a description of the assassin which was broadcast to all Dallas police at 12:45 p.m., 12:48 p.m., and 12:55 p.m
Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Claims the 1st shot was when Kennedys car turned from Houston onto Elm
Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Driver of Kennedys limousine
Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Claims the 1st shot was when Kennedys car turned from Houston onto Elm
Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Claims the 1st shot was when Kennedys car turned from Houston onto Elm
Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Claims the 1st shot was when Kennedys car turned from Houston onto Elm
Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
James Tague, a spectator and witness to the assassination, recieves a minor wound to his right cheek while standing 270 feet (82 m) in front of where Kennedy is shot
Assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy
It is decided that Kennedy and his party, including his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, Governor John Connally and Ralph Yarborough, would travel in a procession of cars through the business district of Dallas
Backyard Photograph Confrontation
Fritz showed Oswald a photograph recovered under search warrant depicting him holding a rifle and pistol; Oswald claimed the image had been altered.
Backyard Photographs Recovered
Rose and fellow officers recovered photographs showing Oswald holding a rifle and pistol among the effects examined under the search warrant.
Bethesda Burial Preparation Completed
Preparation of President Kennedy's body for burial was completed at approximately 4 a.m. on November 23.
Bethesda Departure for White House
After the burial preparation was completed, President Kennedy's body left Bethesda for the White House East Room.
Bethesda Malcolm Perry Telephone Call
Early on November 23, Humes telephoned Dr. Malcolm Perry and learned that Perry had used the existing throat wound for the tracheotomy incision.
Bethesda Parkland Tracheotomy Inquiry
Humes sought confirmation from Parkland Hospital that a tracheotomy had been performed through the wound on the front of Kennedy's neck.
Bethesda Throat Exit Confirmation
Perry's information confirmed Humes's conclusion that the neck bullet had exited through the front of Kennedy's throat.
Bus Journey Reconstructed
Fritz questioned Oswald about leaving downtown by bus and examined the bus transfer found among his possessions.
Curtain Rod Account Challenged
Fritz challenged Oswald about Buell Wesley Frazier's statement that Oswald had explained his unusual Thursday trip to Irving by mentioning curtain rods.
Dallas Times-Herald Visit
Around 4 a.m., Ruby visited the Dallas Times-Herald composing room, discussed seeing Oswald at the press conference, and spoke about closing his clubs.
David Johnston Introduction
Ruby introduced himself to Justice of the Peace David L. Johnston after the press conference and gave Johnston a Carousel Club business card.
Dealey Plaza Visit
Ruby said he visited Dealey Plaza on November 23, viewed memorial wreaths, and spoke with a police officer about the Texas School Book Depository.
East Room Lying in Repose
President Kennedy's casket lay in repose in the White House East Room while Jacqueline Kennedy and the family observed private mourning rites.
Fair Play for Cuba Correction
During the Oswald press conference, Ruby joined reporters in correcting District Attorney Henry Wade when Wade mistakenly referred to the "Free Cuba Committee."
FBI Impersonation Memorandum
An FBI memorandum raises the possibility that someone other than Oswald contacted the Soviet Embassy in Mexico City after agents question the identification.
Fingernail and Hair Samples Collected
With Oswald's consent, Dallas Police identification personnel collected fingernail scrapings and hair specimens for possible forensic comparison.
Free Cuba Committee Correction
At Oswald's press appearance, Ruby corrected District Attorney Henry Wade when Wade mistakenly referred to the Fair Play for Cuba Committee as the Free Cuba Committee.
Funeral Arrangement Notes
Jacqueline Kennedy prepared handwritten notes on funeral arrangements that are preserved in the Kennedy Library's assassination collections.
Galveston Visit
Ferrie and his companions traveled from Houston to Galveston on November 23 during the Texas trip that investigators later examined.
Grassy Knoll
At the moment of the assassination, Bowers was operating the Union Terminal Companys two-story interlocking tower, overlooking the parking lot just north of the grassy knoll and west of the Texas School Book Depository.
Grassy Knoll
Lee Bowers, a railroad switchman sitting in two-story tower has an unobstructed view of the rear of the stockade fence atop the grassy knoll during the shooting.
Grassy Knoll
has an unobstructed view of the rear of the concrete pergola and the stockade fence at the top of the grassy knoll.
Grassy Knoll
Ochus Campbell, the vicepresident of the Texas School Book Depository Company, was standing with Roy Truly on the north side of Elm Street, about 30 feet from the front entrance to the Texas School Book Depository. Campbell says he ran toward a grassy knoll to the west of the building, where he thought the sniper had hidden
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