A powerful and moving historical site that provides a solemn look at one of America's most significant moments. The Dealey Plaza area and the former Texas School Book Depository building have been carefully preserved to help visitors understand the events of November 22, 1963.
The museum does an excellent job presenting the history with dignity and objectivity. The infamous sixth floor has been meticulously maintained, with the corner window area preserved as it appeared in 1963. The museum's exhibits include detailed timelines, historical photographs, and artifacts that help visitors understand both the event and its broader historical context.
The X marking on Elm Street, the grassy knoll, and the surrounding architecture remain largely unchanged, allowing visitors to gain perspective on this pivotal moment in American history. Standing on the ground where this historic event occurred is a deeply moving experience.
Pro tips: Audio guides provide valuable context and are highly recommended Visit early in the day to avoid crowds The view from the seventh floor offers a broader perspective of Dealey Plaza White X's on Elm Street mark the locations of the shots Memorial plaque and pergola offer places for reflection Consider walking the entire plaza to understand the full scope
This isn't just a tourist site, but a place of historical significance that deserves respect and reflection. It serves as an important educational resource and memorial that helps us understand a pivotal moment in...
Read moreA place of enormous historic impact on the USA. After JFK was murdered, the USA changed direction in a huge way. After spending some time there, I am convinced there were at least two shooters, and likely three. The angle from the book depository window appeared way to steep to agree with the assertion that one bullet went through both JFK and Connelly. I believe a rational and objective examination of the crime scene indicates that the official version of what occurred there is false. In addition, the fact that facts about the assassination are still sealed from public view in my mind obliterates the credibility of the assertion that this was the work of one crazed gunman. Nov 22, 1963 was likely the worst day in the history of the USA if indeed what happened was a successful coup, which to me, the facts indicate it was, beyond a reasonable doubt. That is my take after reviewing publicly available information and after walking the crime scene and looking closely at the details available...
Read moreFascinating place after president Kennedy assassinated almost 60 years ago, right at this spot. The old warehouse building at where the killer put the trigger is just standing there, now it houses the museum about this event, with huge portraits of late Kennedy and his wife. Visitors can stand where the killer was, overlooking the plaza. There is a memorial plaza a bit walking distance from the spot. Too much fascinating events happened after the assassination, and so many stories around it, you don't know which ones are true, it attracted people's interests trying to figure it out. A young amazing leader's life cut short, making people think of the meaning of life, and the crucial part of politics. Great city of Dallas has to bear the burden for the assassination of the president, but it become the visitors attraction spot, part of history, the traffic on the spot is always busy as usual, but it can't submerge the history happened ...
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