Sixth Floor Museum Part II

 

Since I had taken so many pics of my visit to the Sixth Floor Museum six weeks ago on my birthday, I felt posting a few more would be in order. I tried to get a representative sample, but I realize it might not come across as well on the electronic page than if you were actually there. It’s worth a visit. Doesn’t matter if you’re not into the JFK Assassination, a historian, or even a history buff. It’s a decisive pivot point in American culture, and for that alone you should check it out if you’re ever in Dallas.

A sampling of some popular books in November 1963. I've read the one on the left, got halfway through the third one, and the fourth one is on my Acquisitions List.

A black-and-white sampling of many of the several hundred books written on the assassination, though only a hundred or so appear in the photo. Much easier to view and read in person. I've read twelve of them.

Graph of the acoustic evidence first analyzed during the House investigation in 1976. From recording taken from an open mic channel on one of the police motorcycles, four shot-like sounds can be heard, postulating the presence of a second gunman.

Chart detailing the various suspects in numerous conspiracy theories. This wall held the attention of the Mrs. and Little One, who were not as familiar with this aspect of the tale as I was.

Actual camera used by Abraham Zapruder to film the assassination.

Display detailing the various investigations over the years and the results of each.

View down Elm Street. The Texas School Book Depository entrance is about 50 feet to the right. The Grassy Knoll is just beyond where the green road sign is, about 200 feet down the curving roadway.

Plaque memorializing Dealey Plaza as a National History Landmark. I was kind of saddened by the lack of apparent upkeep. In fact, if you weren't looking for it, you might not see it. I had stumbled upon it and, being in a curious mood, bent down to read it and take a pic.