Friday, November 22, 1963
This day 10:55 in Dallas Texas President Kennedy & John Conolly of Texas has been shot. The attempted assassination has left both alive but in critical condition.
The one man who is totally concerned about American, [illegible] equality, foreign aid and friendship has been shot. What will happen to our country now. [two words illegible], segregationists, are moving in. The Negro will have a greater struggle, old people will not receive {illegible] aid, youth will not be able to [illegible] in a liberal environment.
11:20 ABC-TV = Kennedy shot in the head. [illegible] has been called for last right.
Ratical rightists!
Twelve [illegible]:
Attempted [illegible]: white male – about 30 years of age.
The president is dea.
A secret service man was killed. The governor was shot in the back.
12:00 N.Y:
9/10 of population appear uninformed.
1/10 that knows are bitterly weeping and have emotionally [illegible] into tears.
In Rome: [two words illegible] John Connolly & in great pain.
12:45 Lindon Johnson – may you lead America along the path of Kennedy’s free world policy?
Mrs. K. [two words illegible] to Washington to their children.
The strength gained by all who love [illegible] will stay with them for a long time – I am one of [those?].
Dr. Carl Duncan and Patricia Whiting Collection (SJSU)
