Daily Archives: November 23, 2013

President Kennedy’s body arrives at the White House 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Saturday, November 23rd 1963 04.30 - Arrival to The White House'

(Saturday, November 23, 1963, 4:34 a.m. EST) — The body of President John F. Kennedy arrived at the White House this morning, where it was taken to the East Room and placed under ceremonial military guard. Continue reading President Kennedy’s body arrives at the White House 50 years ago this hour (1963)

Oswald arraigned for the murder of President Kennedy 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: '"FOUR DAYS IN NOVEMBER" (1964 DAVID L. WOLPER FILM)' (Oswald charged at 1:19:45)

(Saturday, November 23, 1963, shortly after 1:30 a.m. CST) — Lee Harvey Oswald was arraigned this morning before before Justice of the Peace David L. Johnston for the murder President John F. Kennedy (Oswald had been charged with the murder at 11:26 p.m. CST).

JFK assassin suspect Lee Harvey Oswald speaks with reporters 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Oswald talks to Press' (3 clips from Oswald's midnight press conference)

(Saturday, November 23, 1963, 12:05 a.m. CST) — A press showing with Lee Harvey Oswald, a suspect in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and charged with the murder of police officer J.D. Tippit, was held tonight in the basement assembly room of Dallas police headquarters (click here to watch a CBS video clip of press conference). Jack Ruby attends. Continue reading JFK assassin suspect Lee Harvey Oswald speaks with reporters 50 years ago this hour (1963)