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 President and Mrs.
Kennedy--Dallas by VeronicaG
This photo welcomes you to the Sixth Floor Museum, located at the former Texas Book Depository. Photos are not permitted once you enter.
The museum is filled with news clips, timeline photographs, artifacts and audio recordings related to the JFK assassination. The actual spot where Lee Harvey Oswald targeted the President has been preserved. A surgical gown worn by one of the doctors who tended to JFK can be viewed.
Most Americans can remember where they were or what they were doing the moment President Kennedy's assassination was made known to them. I was in biology lab when the loudspeaker at school announced that JFK had been shot. Some students cried, while others couldn't believe their ears. It was a dark day for America.
The museum is open daily from 9 am-6 pm except on Christmas Day. Admission is $10 for adults; $9 for seniors; $9 for students/children ages 6-18; and free for under age 6. Address: 411 Elm Street, Dealey Plaza, DallasPhone: 214-747-6660Directions: Located at the West End,DallasWebsite: www.jfk.org
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 Texas Book
Depository--Dallas by VeronicaG
This area is glassed off in the museum, but arranged as it was found on the day of the tragedy.
So many years have passed since this event, yet visiting the museum was like reliving the day it happened.
Hearing the broadcasts again, reading the headlines of the newspapers and seeing film clips of President and Mrs. Kennedy from the start of their Dallas visit to the end result brought a wave of sadness. I had always hoped to visit the site someday, but I did not expect to feel this way so many decades later. Address: 411 Elm Street, Dealey Plaza, DallasPhone: 214-747-6660Directions: Located in the West End, DallasWebsite: www.jfk.org
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 Where the assassination
occurred by VeronicaG
It's fairly easy to see this mark close up when the traffic is halted by a red light on the corner. Recently, when we revisited the area the "x" was not as clearly marked as before. I think it has to be highlighted every so often.
UPDATE: In fact, there were two "x's". One showing where the first shot was fired; the second illustrating where the fatal shot occurred. Address: Near Elm , Commerce and Main Streets in DallasDirections: Located in the West End, Dallas
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 The Grassy Knoll--Dallas by VeronicaG
A photo at the museum seems to show a puff of smoke emanating from that area. To this day, there is controversy surrounding this theory. The grassy knoll is located northwest of Dealey Plaza.
It felt so odd actually being in the area of the grassy knoll. For years I've seen this site highlighted in documentaries related to JFK's assassination, but until I visited it was just a vague place of intrigue. Address: Dealey Plaza area, DallasDirections: Located in the West End, Dallas near Main,Elm and Commerce Streets
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Dealey Plaza has always seemed a part of the JFK tragedy. However, the surrounding monuments originally were placed here to honor famous residents of Dallas. Its connection to President Kennedy came many years later.
The park is named after a former publisher of The Dallas Morning News, George Bannerman Dealey and was completed in 1940. Mr. Dealey was involved in local politics and did much to bring about the renewal of this area. (This information is borrowed from Wikipedia.com)
The park is well-kept and visited by many tourists following the JFK route. It was mild and sunny in Dallas, so it made for the perfect day to absorb everything related to this historic area. Address: At Main, Elm, and Commerce StreetsDirections: Located in the West End, Dallas where the three streets meet
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 Dealey Plaza and School Book
blg from Reunion by grandmaR, 4 more photos
Anyway here is the information, should you desire to go to the museum.
Admission is to the entire Museum which includes two exhibits, the permanent exhibit on the sixth floor and the Temporary exhibit on the seventh floor.
ADMISSION ONLY
Adult $10.00 US
Senior (ages 65+) $9.00 US
Student/Child (ages 6-18) $9.00 US
Children under 6 FREE
ADMISSION WITH AUDIO TOUR
Adult $13.00 US
Senior (ages 65+) $12.00 US
Student/Child (ages 6-18) $12.00 US
Children under 6 $3.00 US
HOURS
The Sixth Floor Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Museum Will Be open on Thanksgiving Day (Closed on Christmas Day) Leave a Comment Address: 411 Elm Street Dallas, Tx. 75202-3308Phone: (214)747-6660Directions: From S go 45/75 N.- exit Woodall Rodgers Freeway W, to Field St. exit. Field S (left) 2 blks to Ross.W (turn right) abt 7 blks. Take Houston S (Turn Left) Houston & Elm take Elm St. ext., entrance on W side of the building -NW corner of Houston & Elm.Website: http://www.jfk.org/Home.htm
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 Parkland Hospital-Dallas,
Texas by VeronicaG
Look to the right, nestled in the center of tall buildings you'll just make out the name of the hospital on the face of the edifice.(please click to enlarge). My husband was traveling at 65 miles an hour when I snapped this photo! I was quite surprised to see that it turned out as clear as it did.
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 Dealey Plaza, Dallas by VeronicaG
Dealey Plaza has been restored to appear as it did on November 23, 1963. Landscaping has been moved or replaced and various other changes made. A plaque reads that it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993.
It's become a place of reflection, from which all of the JFK sites can be viewed. Each time we've visited, the atmosphere is solemn and respectful. Address: Main,Elm and Commerce StreetsDirections: Located in the West End, Dallas
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Dealey Plaza is located near the main sites of the JFK assassination. The former Texas Book Depository is located nearby on Elm Street and stretches upward for seven floors. This is the building where Lee Harvey Oswald perched at the window in order to target the President.
The grassy knoll is close by, as well as the street up which Kennedy's caravan progressed. When we toured the area, an "x" marked the spot on the road where the incident occured. Address: Main,Elm and Commerce StreetsDirections: Located in the West End, Dallas
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