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Black and White Photograph of Kenneth O'Donnell
"Special Assistant to the President Kenneth P. O'Donnell. White House, Washington, D.C." - JFK Library
Inscription from President LBJ to USSS Agent Rufus W. Youngblood
This is a signed photograph of President Johnson and Rufus Youngblood shaking hands and smiling, with the president thanking Youngblood for his service. The inscription reads "To Rufus My protector and always my friend, -Lyndon B. Johnson"
Front Page of the New York Times, November 28, 1963
This is the front page of the New York Times on Thanksgiving Day 1963, just six days after President Kennedy was assassinated. It includes a picture of the New President, Lyndon B Johnson, giving a speech to congress about how he wanted to continue…
President Kennedy with Rufus Youngblood
President Kennedy in the foreground and Rufus Youngblood is at the back right. He was originally assigned to the presidential detail before being placed at the head of Vice Presidential detail.
Rufus Youngblood NARA File
This is the folder that contains the written testimonies of most of the agents on duty during the Kennedy Assassination.
Rufus Youngblood
USSS Agent Rufus W. Youngblood in his official United States Secret Service photograph in front of a United States flag.
Photograph of JFK's Birthday 1963
"President's Birthday Party, given by White House Staff. President Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy, Dave Powers, Kenneth O'Donnell, others. White House, Navy Mess Hall." - National Archives
Example of a Memorandum from O'Donnell to All White House Staff
"This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Kenneth P. O'Donnell, Appointment Secretary and Special Assistant to the President. Topics include details of the President's…
Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye: A Memoir Co-Written by O'Donnell
The image displays the front cover of Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye, a memoir written by White House staff members Kenneth O'Donnell and David Powers (with reporter Joe McCarthy).
"Agent Describes Role of Shielding Johnson" Article Found on New York Times Front Page on November 28, 1963
An article written by Jack Vandenberg,a reporter for the NYT on Youngblood's role protecting President Johnson on the day President Kennedy was killed. This is an interview with Youngblood who is extremely forthcoming about his role in the events…
A graphic showing the most common used words in Kellerman's testimony
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Headshot of Roy Kellerman
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WCH Testimony Excerpt: O'Donnell's Order to Flee Parkland
In Volume VII of the Warren Commission Hearings, pages 452-453, Kenneth O'Donnell recounts his decision to flee Parkland with JFK's body - without permission from the hospital.
WCH Testimony Excerpt: O'Donnell At Hotel Texas
In his Warren Commission Hearing Testimony, O'Donnell recalls an assassination discussion with JFK and Jackie on that fateful morning.