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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-02
In this interview Wicker discusses John F. Kennedy's [JFK] unique way of giving speeches; Lyndon B. Johnson’s unhappiness with his position as Vice President; Anthony J. Celebrezze’s appointment to the Cabinet, 1962; Wicker’s sources for Kennedy Without Tears; traveling with JFK to Texas in November, 1963; the motorcade through Dallas on November 22, 1963; the confusion after the shooting and learning what happened; gathering information from witnesses and hospital staff at Parkland Hospital; the announcement of JFK’s death and the general atmosphere after; Johnson’s swearing in as President; reporting on the day’s events from the airport; and the rapid transition to the Johnson White House, among other issues.
Photograph
John E. Byrne Personal Papers
JBPP-001-002-p0019
President John F. Kennedy walks with Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and others towards a parking lot outside the Hotel Texas, prior to attending a breakfast hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, in Fort Worth, Texas. Those pictured walking with President Kennedy include Senator Ralph Yarborough (Texas); Congressman Jim Wright (Texas); Vice President Johnson; Governor of Texas John Connally; Marjorie Belew; Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce President, Raymond Buck; Senator Don Kennard (Texas). The photograph was sent with a letter from David O. Belew, Jr., to John E. Byrne, Executive of the United States General Services Administration (GSA), on January 13, 1964.
Photograph
John E. Byrne Personal Papers
JBPP-001-002-p0013
Senator Ralph Yarborough (Texas), Governor John Connally (Texas), and others exit the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth, Texas, following a breakfast honoring President John F. Kennedy. Those pictured also include: Executive of the United States General Services Administration (GSA), John E. Byrne; David O. Belew, Jr.; Governor Connally's wife, Nellie Connally. The hotel marquee reads, "Welcome Mr. President." The photograph was sent with a letter by Mr. Belew to Mr. Byrne on January 13, 1964.