3rd grade in Granger, UT. There were cloud formations I don't ever remember seeing before or since and 3 birds disappeared into them. It was a wierd day and a wierd week. No school for the rest of the week and us and all we knew were glued to the TV.
Where were you on Nov 22, 1963?
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Mule88
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I was in Miss Cox's 3rd grade class when the news came over the intercom. I remember my teacher sobbing at the news.
I was a senior at Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA and heard it on the radio while cutting a class by going to get a hamburger from a nearby drive in restaurant.
Since then I have given a lot of thought as to what may have happened and as an accident & crime scene reconstructionist have looked at many loopholes in what the official record says.
Now, after having read statements by many that were close to the situation, I believe the most reliable evidence as to the truth behind the killing was the statements by Madeleine Brown. Pretty much everything she had to say has been confirmed by history.
Since then I have given a lot of thought as to what may have happened and as an accident & crime scene reconstructionist have looked at many loopholes in what the official record says.
Now, after having read statements by many that were close to the situation, I believe the most reliable evidence as to the truth behind the killing was the statements by Madeleine Brown. Pretty much everything she had to say has been confirmed by history.
Uvalde, Texas. Going to college at the time. Expected to go to war within a few days. That didn't happen right then, eventually it did. I've often wondered about the relationship between the 2 events.
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FrankD45
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I had just finished lunch with a banker at the Milleridge Inn in Hicksville, LI, NY. I turned the key to start the car, a white Chevy 2 wagon, and the first thing I heard on the radio was the initial report of shots fired in Dallas. We drove back to the office and heard that the President was declared dead just as we arrived. We closed the business immediately but I had to stay as my brand new Dodge Polara 383 was to be delivered that afternoon. I have trouble remembering yesterday's breakfast but I swear I can still feel the chill from that first announcement.
Frank
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bmcgilvray
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Standing in the drinking fountain line following afternoon recess at Eastland Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas. I was in the second grade. Overheard two teachers whispering about it.
TLflag
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22 Nov 63
I was on the pistol range at Fort Gordon, Georgia instructing on the .45. We were all sent to the barracks and dressed in A-1's, and then stood on the parade field for 7 hours in a heavy rain storm waiting for orders which never came. I'll never believe that gun and ammo made that shot three times.
I was on the pistol range at Fort Gordon, Georgia instructing on the .45. We were all sent to the barracks and dressed in A-1's, and then stood on the parade field for 7 hours in a heavy rain storm waiting for orders which never came. I'll never believe that gun and ammo made that shot three times.
I was not born yet, so only God and science knows where I was... However, I did grow up in Boston, and it was/is such a big deal there, that it seemed as though the incident was continually occurring throughout my childhood. So, I guess it was almost like being around when it happened...
crsides
US Veteran, SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
Walking down the hall after science class - Junior yr high school
klondike
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I was also a 5th grader. That was a beautiful sunny crisp fall day. We were playing tag, running with the blowing leaves when Sister Mary Louise blew her whistle stopping play and announcing the assassination. I do not think that I fully appreciated the event until I went home and my mother was crying which was huge because even though we were Catholic, she did not like JFK.
I find it amazing to think that at one time he was considered a liberal.
I find it amazing to think that at one time he was considered a liberal.
I had been discharged from Ft Lewis not to long and was working as a "bench stacker" at Northwest Door and Plywood in Tacoma; we did not hear about it until lunch break. A week later was notified I would become a firefighter in Mn.
sub-moa
US Veteran
"Where were you on Nov 22, 1963?"
I have no independent recollection, and if I did, I would not be at liberty to divulged such information...but I swear it wasn't the grassy knoll...No really
The date shouldn't escape anyone though, a quick trip to the depleted tin foil aisle at the grocery store this time of year serves as an annual reminder
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I have no independent recollection, and if I did, I would not be at liberty to divulged such information...but I swear it wasn't the grassy knoll...No really
The date shouldn't escape anyone though, a quick trip to the depleted tin foil aisle at the grocery store this time of year serves as an annual reminder
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5th grade Sister Elvira's class. It was my turn in the "Bookmobile" and Larry came bounding up the stairs with the news. Joe
Gutpile Charlie
US Veteran
I was living in Tulsa, Oklahoma and teaching at Berryhill school, just west of town.
At just a bit after 1:00 I remember coming out of the school, and the superintendent was just coming into the building. He said..."Somebody just shot the president." That how I found out about it.
I then remember everything shutting down until after the funeral, and I remember watching Jack Ruby shooting Oswald on live tv, in the basement of the Dallas PD.
Other "iconic memories" are the tv pictures of the caisson carrying the coffin in the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue....and the drumers playing the funeral drum cadence.
I also remember John Jr. giving that snappy military salute!
At just a bit after 1:00 I remember coming out of the school, and the superintendent was just coming into the building. He said..."Somebody just shot the president." That how I found out about it.
I then remember everything shutting down until after the funeral, and I remember watching Jack Ruby shooting Oswald on live tv, in the basement of the Dallas PD.
Other "iconic memories" are the tv pictures of the caisson carrying the coffin in the parade down Pennsylvania Avenue....and the drumers playing the funeral drum cadence.
I also remember John Jr. giving that snappy military salute!
Rugskipper
Member
I was at home with my mother, I believe. I'm pretty sure I crapped my pants, but then again I was not yet 5 months old, so I really don't remember. 
deralte
US Veteran
On duty with the 465th Bombardment Wing (Heavy) at Warner Robins AFB, Georgia. The siren went off and we started launching our B-52s.
longranger
Member
1st grade Marlyland Ave. Elementary School in Livermore CA. The school put all of us kids K-6th grade in the multi purpose room and wheeled in about 6 televisions and turned them on to the news coverage.What I remember most are the tears in my Mothers eyes when she picked us kids up.Both of my parents were/are Republicans but they appreciated J.F.K.
