Real Time 1960s

Nov. 22, 1963 - Here is the first televised report of the shooting of President Kennedy on WFAA-TV Dallas. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 22, 1963 - On tonight's edition of CBS Evening News, Walter Cronkite and his colleagues cover the assassination of President Kennedy today in Dallas, Texas. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 22, 1963 - Here is NBC-TV's live coverage of the shocking and tragic events today in Dallas, Texas. The lead anchor is Frank McGee. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s.com

Nov. 22, 1963 - In midtown Manhattan, New Yorkers respond to the assassination of President Kennedy. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 22, 1963 - At 8:28 p.m. this evening, Lee Harvey Oswald, 24-year-old suspected murderer of President Kennedy and Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit, asserted that he was being denied legal representation and that he had not shot anyone. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 22, 1963 - Here is a brief CBS news report on The Beatles, a British rock group comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. In an interview, the Beatles discuss their sudden ascent to stardom and their musical style. The group's second studio album, "With the Beatles," was released today in the United Kingdom. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 21, 1963 - Cassius Clay and Liberace were guests this afternoon on The Jack Paar Program. The taped program is scheduled to air tomorrow night on NBC-TV. Support this program at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 21, 1963 - Jacqueline Kennedy tonight capped a day of handshaking and politicking for her husband with a speech in almost-flawless Spanish to a Latin-American audience in Houston, Texas that brought down the house. For four hours after her arrival with President Kennedy in Texas, the First Lady looked windblown and somewhat disarrayed, but happy. Tonight she appeared before the League of United Latin American Citizens looking radiant in a black velvet suit. President Kennedy spoke briefly in English to the 650 people at the meeting, recalling “the very important links we have with our sister republics in this hemisphere.” The First Lady then hailed “the great state of Texas” in fluent Spanish. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 21, 1963 - Here is a clip from President Kennedy’s remarks this evening at a dinner honoring Texas Congressman Albert Thomas held at The Coliseum in Houston, Texas. In his speech, the President described Congressman Thomas as a well-respected leader who has been instrumental in the creation of the country’s space program. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 21, 1963 - Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, on a business trip to Dallas, Texas, a city President Kennedy visits tomorrow, said today that the 1964 Republican nominee must beat Mr. Kennedy on his record, not on personalities. “President Kennedy’s public relations is tremendous,” Mr. Nixon said. “But his performance is poor.” Mr. Nixon said the Republican nominee must attack Mr. Kennedy on his record of non-achievement, his “brave talk but no action,” the deterioration of foreign policy toward Latin America and Southeast Asia, and “what is apparently our permanent unemployment.” Mr. Nixon said Mr. Kennedy’s failure to handle Congress, where he has a 2-1 majority, “shows his lack of leadership much better than anything else.” Mr. Nixon again denied he would seek the Republican nomination, but he said: “I am going to work as hard as I can to get the Kennedys out of there. We can’t afford four more years of that kind of Administration.” Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 20, 1963 - Roughly 5,000 copies of a flyer showing President Kennedy in mugshot-style photographs and accusing him of “treason” have been posted under windshield wipers and in newspaper racks in Dallas prior to Mr. Kennedy’s visit tomorrow. The flyer accuses the President of a range of offenses, from being “lax” on Communism, to “appointing anti-Christians to Federal office,” to lying to the American people about his personal life. Dallas police chief Jesse Curry has said anybody caught distributing the flyers will be arrested for littering. Chief Curry added at a press conference today: “Nothing must occur that is disrespectful or degrading to the President of the United States. He is entitled to the highest respect, and the law enforcement agencies of this area are going to do everything possible to ensure that no untoward incident takes place. We will take immediate action if any suspicious conduct is observed, and we also urge all good citizens to be alert for such conduct. Citizens themselves may take preventative action if it becomes obvious that someone is planning to commit an act harmful or degrading to the President. I am sure that all but a handful of our citizens will cordially welcome the President of the United States to Dallas.” Chief Curry said 350 Dallas policemen, about a third of the force, will be assigned to the Kennedy guard detail Friday, and this will be supplemented by 40 state police and 15 Dallas deputy sheriffs. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

"The Beatles Come to Town" is a Pathé News technicolor short showing the Beatles — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr — in concert at the ABC Cinema in Manchester, Lancashire on Nov. 20, 1963. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 19, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today in the White House Flower Garden to the executives of state education associations and officers of the National Education Association. In his speech, the President discussed the importance of an educated citizenry and explained the necessity of support for educational programs at the local, state, and national level. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 18, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today upon arrival at the Miami International Airport in Florida. In his speech, the President explained the purpose of political parties and discussed aspects of the Democratic Party platform, such as education, employment, and economic security for the aged. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 18, 1963 - Twenty-five persons were feared to have died today in a fire that swept a 60-room, 4-story hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. Twenty-three persons, including firemen and policemen, were injured. The fire broke out at 4:10 a.m. at the Surfside Hotel at 156 South Maryland Ave. The hotel, which is about 200 feet from the Boardwalk, catered principally to elderly persons, most of whom stayed for extended periods. Before the fire was brought under control five hours later, it had spread to six other hotels or guest houses on South Maryland Ave. and Virginia Ave. Police Capt. James Dooney, who was the first to arrive at the Surfside, said he had tried to enter the hotel but had been met by a “kind of a blowup.” “I heard screams and yelling, but I couldn’t tell where it all came from,” he said, adding that the hotel lobby was engulfed in flames. A fireman said: “The building was collapsing all around us. I heard hollering inside. There’s no doubt that there were still some others in the place.” Milton Rauer, owner of the hotel, who lived there with his wife, three sons, his mother and father-in-law, said: “It went so quickly. We all jumped out a back window.” As the Surfside was collapsing, a heavy wind from the ocean fanned the flames and spread the fire, hampering efforts to bring it under control. One fireman, John Jasper, carried a screaming woman down a fire escape. He said he had “managed to put some tin garbage pail tops over our heads to protect us from shooting sparks.” Minnie Dackman, 65, rescued by firemen from the second floor of the Surfside, told how she “ran down the corridor, opened the window, and screamed.” “My hair was sizzling,” she said. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 18, 1963 - President Kennedy delivered a brief address today to the United Steelworkers of America at the International Inn in Tampa Bay, Fla. He told the cheering steelworkers that the same people who fought against the progressive legislation of the 1930s were now fighting new legislation such as Medicare, aid to higher education, and civil rights. Prior to his speech, he received gifts: a humidor of cigars and a doll for his daughter Caroline. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 18, 1963 - Here is a clip from President Kennedy’s remarks today to the Inter-American Press Association at the Americana Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. In his speech, the President explained the civic function of the media, and identifies four major goals of the Alliance for Progress: social justice, economic welfare, peaceful international relations, and political democracy and stability in the western hemisphere. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 22, 1963 - Here is CBS-TV's live coverage of the tragic events today in Dallas, Texas. The lead anchor is Walter Cronkite. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s.com

Nov. 17, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Bears won the NFL contest, 26-7. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 17, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's game between the Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers at War Memorial Stadium in Buffalo. The Chargers won the AFL contest, 23-13. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 17, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's game between the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Colts at War Metropolitan Stadium in Minnesota. The Colts won the NFL contest, 37-34. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 17, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The Cowboys won the NFL contest, 27-20. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 16, 1963 - On tonight's episode of "The Lieutenant," Rice (Gary Lockwood) tries to protect a fellow officer's girlfriend from the romantic attentions of a Navy officer. 7:30 p.m. on NBC. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 15, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today to the 7th annual National Catholic Youth Organization convention held at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. In his speech, the President commended the organization for its commitment to public service, and he discussed the ideological differences between the United States and other nations. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Nov. 14, 1963 - At today's press conference, President Kennedy stated that the United States’ long-range objective is to withdraw American troops once the South Vietnamese are able to “maintain themselves as a free and independent country.” Mr. Kennedy also defended Gen. Paul D. Harkins against allegations that he may have lost his usefulness because of his identification with the deposed Diem regime. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s