Memory. The average person has their first memory at 2.5 years of age. My first memory came five weeks short of my second birthday
November 22, 1963. I distinctly remember watching my mother iron clothes on an old-fashioned ironing board, watching television, with tears in her eyes. President John F. Kennedy had been shot at 11:30 am Central Time in Dallas, Texas while riding in his open-top Presidential limousine, later dying from a mortal gunshot wound to his head.
All my life I’ve studied President Kennedy’s assassination.
One of my heroes is Mark Lane. This politician and attorney courageously fought all his life to bring out the truth of what happened in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, even going so far as to give up his law practice in New York to help defend those railroaded by the FBI, CIA, and the establishment, including Lee Oswald. The two-minute clip below is from Mark Lane and was recorded on December 3, 1964. Every time I listen to it, I get chills. Mark Lane explains why “the truth” about Dallas is important for the continuation of American democracy.
Rex Ray, a friend of mine from Bonham, Texas, sent me an astonishing book written by Rex’s friend, James Tague. James was wounded at Dealey Plaza by a stray bullet during the crossfire at the President. Tague’s book, LBJ and the Kennedy Killing, is well-researched. There are over 2,500 books written on the assassination of President Kennedy., and every time I read one, I learn something new.
But out of all the hundreds of books I’ve read, dozens of audios I’ve heard, and thousands of articles I’ve researched, there are a few that are at the top of my “All-Time Favorites.”
A video entitled Lee Oswald’s Last Phone Call, a lecture given by Kennedy Assassination researcher Dr. Grover Proctor, has been viewed nearly 5 million times. Dr. Proctor gave this lecture on December 21, 2015, 52 years after the President’s death. In his lecture, Dr. Proctor gives details about the call that Lee Oswald made at the Dallas city jail twelve hours before Jack Ruby shoots and kills him in the basement of the Dallas police station.
The most amazing portion of this video presentation is the question-and-answer time that follows Dr. Proctor’s lecture. The late Jim Marrs, Kennedy researcher extraordinaire and the author of Crossfire: The Plot that Killed Kennedy, joins Dr. Proctor on the stage and they answer some amazing questions with jaw-dropping clarity and research. I promise; it is riveting.
I have provided a transcript of the captivating one-hour presentation and follow-up Q&A. When it was over, the moderator called it “one of the best symposiums on the JFK assassination ever held.”
I agree. Enjoy.
CHRISTIANE,
From the book that Tague wrote:
There was a strip of yellow paint where Kennedy’s car slowed almost to a stop when the shooting started from East and West windows, grass noel, and a picket fence. The paint was still wet as a lady got it on her shoes.
James Files was a ‘hitman’ for the mob. He always identified his ‘work’ by leaving the shell with his teeth marks on it. Years after JFK was killed, a shell was found behind the picket fence with teeth marks.
Roy Truly was the Superintendent of the Texas School Book Depository for school textbooks. He and a policeman found Oswald eating in the lunchroom one minute and 15 seconds after the last shot was fired.
Wade,
I made the first comment that said, “Wade, Great Read/” The next comment was by Christiane that said something about wasn’t I glad I’d given you the book by Tague.
Why is my comment duplicated four times, when I only said it once?
Rex,
This site runs a spam program called ASKM – and it has been having trouble (as you can tell). I apologize for the confusion. I’m trying to figure it out.
Also, I think Christiane’s comment is on the post PREVIOUS to this one – the one with TRANSCRIPT in the title.
I sure appreciate you.
Wade
Wade, what are Akismet’s rules to make a comment?
I’m not sure, Rex – I’m learning more about Akismet and will let you know. I think they have “words” that they’ll filter out. Doing some checking.
Wade, I bet your right. Like the name of a certain President.
Like the name of a vice President that became President.
Wade,
Ask Google about what Biden can do this year about you know what.
Machine,
Congratulations! It’s really hard to outsmart you.
Wade,
Just reread the obituary of James Tague. I was one of 19 people that attended his funeral.
Rex,
I plan on coming to see you in Texas. I want to hear about James Tague. I am re-reading his book. Fascination.
Interesting post. Looks like I can add a few more books to my must read list.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Wade!