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Meet the Museum – Teaching about the President

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

Discover how educators at history museums and archives convey the complex stories of the American presidents with students of all ages in this panel conversation with staff from The Sixth Floor Museum, LBJ Library and Museum, George W. Bush Presidential Library and National Archives and Records Administration Fort Worth.

Discussion and Book Signing with Clint Hill

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

For four years, from the election of John Fitzgerald Kennedy in November 1960 until after the election of Lyndon Johnson in 1964, Clint Hill was the Secret Service agent assigned to guard Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. During that time, he went from being a reluctant guardian to a fiercely loyal watchdog and, in many ways, her …

Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero – A Conversation with Chris Matthews

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

Moderated by KERA’s Lee Cullum, Matthews discussed President Kennedy’s enduring legacy and the current state of politics in this momentous presidential election year. "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero" is based on personal interviews with those closest to President Kennedy, oral histories, documents from his years as a student at Choate and notes from Jacqueline Kennedy’s first …

Living History with Raymond “Sonny” Fisher

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

The only full-time Tarrant County deputy sheriff in 1963, Sonny Fisher was on horseback outside the Hotel Texas on the morning of the assassination. President Kennedy was photographed with Fisher and his horse, Snuffy.

Living History with Bill and Gayle Newman

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

The closest civilian eyewitnesses to President Kennedy at the time of the fatal shot, the Newmans were on the north side of Dealey Plaza and shielded their small children after the shots were fired. They were then interviewed on live television approximately fifteen minutes after the assassination.

“Oswald Has Been Shot!” – Memories from November 24, 1963

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

Hear from a collection of law enforcement officials, photographers and reporters who were at or near Dallas Police Headquarters when Lee Harvey Oswald was shot by nightclub owner Jack Ruby. Featured panelists included Gary DeLaune, Bob Huffaker, Bob Jackson, James Leavelle and Fred Rheinstein. Moderated by WFAA-TV’s Gloria Campos. Watch the video on YouTube.

2013 Living History Series – The Reverend Bill McElvaney

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

A Dallas-based pastor, the Rev. McElvaney was involved in the 1960s desegregation of schools in Mesquite, Texas, and later participated in Vietnam War protests in Dealey Plaza. Watch the video on YouTube.

2013 Living History Series – J. Waymon Rose

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

Selected as the tenth juror in the Jack Ruby trial in 1964, Rose kept a diary throughout the trial. The diary and other items from Rose are now part of the Museum's collection. Watch the video on YouTube.

JFK, History and the Politics of Memory

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

As we change, so do our memories. While Dallas and the world prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination, it is worth reflecting upon how we understand milestones, the changing nature of history, and our own recollections. Join three pre-eminent historians of American history for a conversation exploring the role …

CSI Family Day

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

Learn about modern investigative techniques of crime solving during CSI Family Day. It’s a fun afternoon for youth groups, families and children 8 years and older interested in crime investigation.