Martin Allegation Notification
While returning toward New Orleans, Ferrie learned from attorney G. Wray Gill that Jack Martin had implicated him in the Kennedy assassination.
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Marxist Beliefs and Cuba
Fritz questioned Oswald about communism and Marxism; Oswald described his political views and discussed his Fair Play for Cuba position.
Marxist Beliefs Questioned
Fritz asked whether Oswald was a Communist; Oswald described himself instead as a Marxist and discussed his Fair Play for Cuba views.
Note Memorandum Destroyed
Hosty later stated that a memorandum concerning Oswald's note was destroyed along with the original note after Oswald's death.
Pago Club Visit
After midnight, Ruby visited the Pago Club, ordered a Coke, and questioned why the establishment remained open while the city mourned President Kennedy.
Photograph Location Questioned
During the final morning interrogation, Fritz repeatedly asked Oswald to identify where the backyard rifle photograph had been taken, but Oswald refused.
Police Basement Transfer
Dallas police brought Oswald into the basement on November 24 for his announced transfer to the county jail.
Return to Residence
After returning to New Orleans, Ferrie sent Alvin Beauboeuf into his residence, where authorities had detained Beauboeuf and Ferrie's roommate Layton Martens.
Shooting by Jack Ruby
Jack Ruby shot Oswald in the Dallas police basement at about 11:21 a.m. on November 24, 1963, during his transfer to the county jail.
Sunday Final Custody Questioning
Oswald was brought from jail to Fritz's office for the final questioning session attended by Dallas detectives and federal investigators before the planned transfer.
Sunday Final Interrogation
Oswald underwent a final period of questioning on November 24 before his planned transfer from the city jail to the county jail.
Arlington Burial Ceremony
Jacqueline Kennedy attended the graveside military ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery as President Kennedy was laid to rest.
Arrest of David Ferrie
Ferrie surrendered to the New Orleans District Attorney's office and was arrested on suspicion of involvement in President Kennedy's assassination.
Arrest of David Ferrie
David Ferrie is turned him over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which interviewed Ferrie and Martin on November 25.
Arrest of David Ferrie
Nevertheless, the FBI interviewed Ferrie twice about Martins allegations.
Arrest of David Ferrie
The FBI also interviewed about twenty other persons in connection with the allegations, said that it was unable to develop a substantial case against Ferrie, and released him with an apology.
Arrest of David Ferrie
David Ferrie is turned him over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which interviewed Ferrie and Martin on November 25.
Arrest of David Ferrie
Nevertheless, the FBI interviewed Ferrie twice about Martins allegations.
Arrest of David Ferrie
The FBI also interviewed about twenty other persons in connection with the allegations, said that it was unable to develop a substantial case against Ferrie, and released him with an apology.
Arrest of Jack Martin
Jack Martin told the FBI that Ferrie might have hypnotized Oswald into assassinating Kennedy.
Arrest of Jack Martin
The FBI considered Martin unreliable.
Arrest of Jack Martin
Jack Martin told the FBI that Ferrie might have hypnotized Oswald into assassinating Kennedy.
Arrest of Jack Martin
The FBI considered Martin unreliable.
Burial
Representatives from over 90 countries, including the Soviet Union, attend the funeral, after the service, the casket is taken by caisson to Arlington National Cemetery for burial
Eternal Flame Lighting
Jacqueline Kennedy lit the eternal flame at President Kennedy's grave at approximately 3:15 p.m. on November 25.
FBI
To combat speculation of a conspiracy, Katzenbach said that the results of the FBIs investigation should be made public, he wrote, in part: "The public must be satisfied that Oswald was the assassin; that he did not have confederates who are still at large"
FBI
To combat speculation of a conspiracy, Katzenbach said that the results of the FBIs investigation should be made public, he wrote, in part: "The public must be satisfied that Oswald was the assassin; that he did not have confederates who are still at large"
Funeral Day White House Departure
On November 25, Jacqueline Kennedy left the White House for the final funeral procession honoring President Kennedy.
Graveside Flag Presentation
At the Arlington burial ceremony, Mrs. Kennedy received the folded American flag associated with her husband's military funeral honors.
Hypnotism Allegation
Jack Martin told the FBI that Ferrie was an amateur hypnotist and suggested that he might have been capable of hypnotizing Lee Harvey Oswald.
John Kennedy Jr Funeral Salute
Jacqueline Kennedy stood with her children during the funeral ceremonies when John F. Kennedy Jr. saluted his father's passing casket.
Katzenbach Memo
Sends a memorandum urging that the public be satisfied that Lee Harvey Oswald was the assassin and recommending a presidential commission to investigate the assassination.
Katzenbach Memo
Sends a memorandum urging that the public be satisfied that Lee Harvey Oswald was the assassin and recommending a presidential commission to investigate the assassination.
Katzenbach Memo
Receives Nicholas Katzenbach's memorandum recommending the creation of a presidential commission to investigate the assassination.
Kennedy Funeral Reception
Johnson received foreign leaders in Washington during diplomatic events and receptions associated with President Kennedy's funeral.
Post Funeral White House Reception
Following the burial, Mrs. Kennedy returned to the White House, where foreign leaders and dignitaries attended a post-funeral reception.
Procession to Arlington
Mrs. Kennedy accompanied the funeral procession from Washington to Arlington National Cemetery for President Kennedy's burial.
Reaction to Oswald
An FBI electronic surveillance transcript recorded Sam Giancana commenting on November 25 that Oswald was a marksman who knew how to shoot after an associate described Oswald as a Marxist.
St Matthews Requiem Mass
Mrs. Kennedy attended the Requiem Mass for President Kennedy at St. Matthew's Cathedral with her children, family members, and international dignitaries.
Walking Funeral Procession
Jacqueline Kennedy walked in the funeral procession behind the caisson as it proceeded from the White House toward St. Matthew's Cathedral.
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