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November 22, 1963

Eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963.

The Kennedy assassination in Dallas: first of eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963. Broadcast on United Nations Radio Canadian Broadcasting Co. and ABC News Programs. In order of appearance: News unconnected with the assassination first CBC announcement that Kennedy has been shot in Dallas ABC speculates that Lyndon Johnson was also hit Kennedy's death not yet certain.

Kennedy assassination in Dallas: second of eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963. Broadcast on ABC, NBC, and Voice of America News Broadcasts. In order of appearance: Shooting in Dallas announced Kennedy still believed to be alive comments from Senator Aiken and John McVain reports on reactions at the UN interview with Joseph Michaels from Wall Street comments from press liaison office.

Kennedy assassination in Dallas: third of eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963. Title supplied. Broadcast on ABC News. In order of appearance: Kennedy's death in Dallas confirmed reactions from Senators Bill Sheehan reports British reaction local station gives Boston reaction John Rolfson reports Washington reaction comments by Everett Dirksen and Mike Mansfield John Scalli gives Honolulu reaction Ben Lacy gives West German reaction.

Kennedy assassination in Dallas: fourth of eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963. Broadcast on CBS News. In order of appearance: suspect named Charles von Fremd describes Secret Service's role, Bernard Eismann from St. Patrick's Cathedral NYC, Paul Niven gives Sen. Robert Kennedy's reaction, Lyndon Johnson sworn in in Dallas as President by Judge Sarah Hughes, Dwight Eisenhower reacts, Alexander Kendrick from London Wells Church on Congressional reaction, Charles Halleck and Richard Russell comment, WJR guages Michigan reaction.

Kennedy assassination in Dallas: fifth of eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963. Broadcast on CBS News. In order of appearance: reaction from Italy, Barry Goldwater, Nelson Rockefeller, Dallas newsman Bob Jackson on known facts talk of past assassinations, Dwight Eisenhower chronolgy, Stuart Novins from Russia, Arthur Smith from WEEI Boston.

Kennedy assassination in Dallas: sixth of eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963. Broadcast on ABC and CBS News. In order of appearance: U Thant, Italians, Washington elite. Description of the rifle presumed to be the murder weapon, reactions from England, France, and Russia.

Kennedy assassination in Dallas: seventh of eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963. Broadcast on CBS. In order of appearance: Oswald arrested, Adlai Stevenson, John McCormack analysis of Lyndon Johnson's new tasks, Winston Churchill, Alec Douglas-Hume, Lord Hailsham, Willy Brandt, David Ormsby-Gore, Cardinal Cushing, Charles DeGaulle, Walter Ulbricht, Report of Gov. Connally's condition in Dallas, Alexander Kendrick in London, Frank Stanton says CBS will suspend entertainment broadcasting and commercials until after the funeral.

Kennedy assassination in Dallas: eighth of eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963. Broadcast on Voice of America. In order of appearance: A Life of JFK with excerpts from some of his speeches comments by Dwight Eisenhower, U Thant, Mike Mansfield, Everett Dirksen, George Aiken, J.W. Fulbright, Hubert Humphrey, Joseph Martin, James Burke, Charles Halleck, Nelson Rockefeller, and Robert Wagner.

Kennedy assassination in Dallas: ninth of eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963. Broadcast on CBS and NBC news reports. In order of appearance: reactions from the Kennedy family, Nelson Rockefeller, background on LBJ's campaign for the 1960 Presidential nomination, Daniel Schorr from Germany, capture of Lee Harvey Oswald, reactions from Hong Kong, American Communist Party, John Birch Society, Walter Reuther, Peter Hackas on LBJ's Space Program leadership, Bob Abernathy on plans for national mourning.

Kennedy assassination in Dallas: tenth of eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963. Broadcast on CBS News Specials. In order of appearance: business leaders, Nelson Rockefeller, Germans, Eric Sevareid notes changes in LBJ's style, Richard C. Hottelet at the UN, Adlai Stevenson, Herbert Hoover, Earl Warren, Winston Burdett from Rome.

Kennedy assassination in Dallas: eleventh of eleven tapes recorded around the clock on November 22, 1963. Broadcast on CBS and Voice of America News Specials. Comments by Barry Goldwater and Hale Boggs. VOA reporter quotes from Profiles in Courage.

The assassination of the President. Diplomatic recording 10000-B November 22, 1963. Newscast and eyewitness report telling of the death of John F. Kennedy.

Assassination. Broadcast on CBS November 22, 1963. Various news commentors describing the event, describing the last minutes of the President's life, impact of the news on New York City, on Lyndon B. Johnson, announcement of arrest of first suspect, comments from all over the world.

Assassination. Announcement of Kennedy's death by CBS commentator, Walter Cronkite film of assassination, search for suspects, future events, and Johnson's oath, announcement of shooting of Dallas policeman and arrest of Oswald, comments by Eisenhower and Truman. Broadcast on CBS November 22, 1963.

Assassination. Broadcast on CBS November 22, 1963. Description of U.S. Senate on announcement of the news of the assassination to the Republicans and Democrats in the Senate Chamber.

Assassination. Broadcast on CBS November 22, 1963. Various news commentators on Kennedy trip up to time of shooting, description of film taken at Parkland Hospital, Kennedy family's departure from Capitol, swearing-in of Johnson as 36th President.

Comments on Kennedy assassination from people on the street in Chicago.

Assassination: statements by Senator Dirksen and Senator Mansfield remarks about statements and actions of others in Washington. Broadcast on CBS November 22, 1963.

Reaction to the assassination: description of statement and actions by Gov. Rockefeller of New York. Broadcast on CBS November 22, 1963.

Sir Alec Douglas-Home reacts to the death of JFK. Diplomat Recording 10000-B 1963.

November 23, 1963

Assassination: comments by visitors in Washington. Broadcast on NBC November 23, 1963.

Assassination: comments by visitors in Washington. Broadcast on NBC November 23, 1963.

Assassination: comparaison of deaths of FDR and JFK / by Sander Vanocur. Broadcast on NBC November 23, 1963.

Assassination: report on activities in Washington the following morning news from Dallas on Oswald. Broadcast on NBC November 23, 1963.

Assassination. Broadcast on NBC November 23, 1963. A description of events by Reverend Oscar Huber priest who administered the last rites to Kennedy.

Reading of proclamation written by President Johnson of Monday November 25, 1963 as a national day of mourning for Kennedy announcement of cancellations in Lansing area. Broadcast on NBC November 23, 1963.

Assassination: comments of serviceman at the U.S.O. in Washington. Broadcast on NBC November 23, 1963.

November 24, 1963

On shooting of Oswald and description of identity of assassin. Broadcast on CBS November 24, 1963.

Recount of events slow-motion replay of assassination of Oswald. Broadcast on CBS November 24, 1963.

Effect of John F Kennedy's assassination on the Japanese and on U.S.-Japan relations. ABC-TV November 24, 1963.

Descriptions of preparations of transfer of Oswald from Municipal Jail in Dallas. Broadcast on ABC November 24, 1963.

Transfer and shooting of Oswald in basement of police station. Broadcast on ABC November 24, 1963. Interviews with spectators and Policeman Dean in Dallas.

In an interview Kennedy's biographer reflects on Kennedy's personality his dealings with Congress and his rating by historians. Broadcast on ABC November 24, 1963.

Assassination: on the death of Oswald. Broadcast on Dallas WFAA-TV (ABC) November 24, 1963.

Comments about Kennedy's assassination on new arrivals in Washington at Dulles Airport. Broadcast on ABC November 24, 1963.

Assassination. Broadcast on ABC November 24, 1963. Proceedings at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington.

Assassination. Broadcast on NBC November 24, 1963. News from the White House on Vietnam on arrival of President DeGaulle.

Assassination. Broadcast on NBC November 24 1963. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.'s meeting with President Johnson comments about Jacqueline Kennedy on Jackie's decision to walk behind casket remarks by Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

Description of caisson from Fort Meyer arriving in Washington for body of Kennedy departure of body from White House line of procession drums playing of Hail to the Chief Navy Hymn etc. Broadcast on NBC November 24, 1963.

Assassination: activities of the Interfaith Assembly in St. Louis. Broadcast on CBS November 24, 1963.

Assassination: description of arrival of President DeGaulle and others at Dulles Airport. Broadcast on CBS November 24, 1963.

Assassination: flashback of events before and at 1960 Democratic presidential nomination. Kennedy speaking also Lyndon B. Johnson and John B. Connally. Broadcast on CBS November 24, 1963.

Reports from Dulles Airport on arrivals of royalty and dignitaries for Kennedy's funeral. Broadcast on NBC November 24, 1963.

November 25, 1963

Assassination: description of procession of funeral cortege from Capitol to the Cathedral in Washington beginning of Requiem Mass. Broadcast on CBS November 25, 1963.

Requiem Mass for John F. Kennedy at St. Matthew's Cathederal in Washington celebrated by Cardinal Cushing. With English translation and explanation. Broadcast on CBS November 25, 1963.

Funeral of John F. Kennedy. Broadcast on CBS November 25, 1963. Church ceremonies at Washington Cathedral quote of speech, segments of JFK, and delivery of memorial sermon by Most Rev. Philip M. Hannan, prayers at bier by Cardinal Richard Cushing, departure of coffin from Cathedral to Arlington Cemetery, description of journey and arrival.

Funeral ceremonies for John F. Kennedy at grave site. Broadcast on CBS November 25, 1963. Bagpipers of U.S. Air Force, planes flying over grave, manual of Irish Guard prayers at graveside by Cardinal Cushing, 21 gun salute, taps, Navy Hymn, description of everlasting flame, departure of distinguished mourners.

Miscellaneous Recordings made after November 25, 1963. 1963-1983

Assassination: description of motion picture taken by amateur photographer which included sequence of the assassination. Broadcast on CBS November 28, 1963.

Four days that shocked the world: story of and events before and after the assassination of President Kennedy. With the voices of Walter Cronkite, Merriman Smith, Lyndon B. Johnson, Lee Harvey Oswald, Earl Warren, and Mike Mansfield. CRI November 22-25 1963.

Jack Ruby trial jury delivers verdict before Judge Joseph B. Brown. Broadcast on CBS March 14, 1964. Video tape replay of original verdict.

As we knew him. Columbia Records Inc. 1965. Words and reminiscences of friends and relatives about the life of J.F. Kennedy. Narration by Charles Kuralt; participants: Charles Bartlett, Lemayne Billings, Robert Kennedy, Rose Kennedy, James Reed, Adlai Stevenson, Gen. Chester V. Clifton, etc.

Chet Huntley talks about the assassination of JFK and includes a cut from the inaugural address. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years.

Memorial mass for John F. Kennedy with commentary by John Francis Fitzgerald and Dan Rather. Broadcast on CBS-TV November 22, 1983. With the voices of Grace Bumbry, Archbishop James Hickey, Amanda Smith, Christopher Lawford, Max Kennedy, Eunice Shriver, Caroline Kennedy, and Ted Kennedy.