John F. Kennedy 1963 Assassination Custom Matted Blood-Stained Leather Seat Piece (University Archives)

Custom matting measures 11" x 14" in size and features a piece of the blood-stained leather car seat from the limousine that was driving John F. Kennedy during the time of his assassination on November 22nd, 1963.

On November 22nd, 1963, the United States was shaken by the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy. As Kennedy's motorcade made its way through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, shots rang out, striking the President and Texas Governor John Connally. Kennedy was rushed to Parkland Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The nation was plunged into mourning as the shocking news spread, with millions watching the events unfold on television. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the crime but was himself assassinated two days later by Jack Ruby while in police custody, fueling conspiracy theories that endure to this day. Kennedy's death marked the end of an era of hope and promise, leaving an indelible mark on American history.

The piece includes an University Archives LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: University Archives LOA

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