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"Real Time 1960s" documents the politics, culture, entertainment, and sports of that decade in real time.

Nov 29, 2023

President Johnson announces the formation of the Warren Commission; Governor Connally speaks out; Jack Ruby is indicted; Cape Canaveral is renamed; Staubach wins the Heisman Trophy. Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein. 

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Nov 24, 2023

This report covers the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald as well as memorial ceremonies for President Kennedy. Included are clips of Lee Harvey Oswald issuing his last public denial of guilt; Ike Pappas of WNEW-AM describing the shooting as it happened; Police Detective Jim Leavelle, who stood next to Oswald when he was...


Nov 22, 2023

This report covers the assassination of President Kennedy from all angles. Included are clips of the President at various events just prior to his death; Walter Cronkite of CBS News; Acting White House Press Secretary Malcolm Kilduff; UPI Reporter Bill Hampton; Lyndon Johnson as he takes the oath and then delivers remarks...


Nov 14, 2023

President Kennedy defends his foreign aid program; a changing of the guard in South Vietnam; the pushbutton telephone arrives; the nation honors its war veterans; George C. Scott solicits feedback; Cassius Clay hears from the military draft board. Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein. 

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