RENDEZVOUS IN DALLAS
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
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This book tells the story of one of the most unforgettable weekends in American history. On November 22, 1963, a misanthropic, self-proclaimed Marxist named Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated President John F. Kennedy on the streets of
Rendezvous in Dallas chronicles the events surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy. In less than ten seconds, Lee Harvey Oswald altered American history and shattered the idealism of a generation.
An abundance of historical research has gone into the preparation of this book. The author has read and studied hundreds of books, official investigative reports, and news articles, in addition to having visited the actual sites of most of the events, which are described in detail. However, at the conclusion of this book there is a listing of resource material for those wishing to learn more about the history of this real life drama. In addition, an index of names is provided near the end to assist with character identification.
This is not a conspiracy book. In the opinion of the author, the preponderance of evidence indicates that Lee Harvey Oswald, acting alone, assassinated President Kennedy. Two days later, Jack Ruby, also acting alone, shot and killed Oswald in an impulsive fashion. While the reader may disagree with the theories proposed in this book, it is hoped the book will be both educational and entertaining.
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On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in broad daylight, as his motorcade made its way through downtown Dallas. Perched in a sniper's test on the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository, Lee Harvey Oswald, a misanthropic, self-proclaimed Marxist, altered the course of history. Two days later, a mentally unbalanced strip club owner, Jack Ruby avenged the death of President Kennedy, when he Oswald to death in the basement of the Dallas Police station.
In one of the most traumatic weekends in American history, the lives of four men converged in tragic fashion. Emerging from political obscurity, Lyndon Johnson ascended to the presidency after Kennedy was murdered. Two obscure figures, Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby, became household names.
The incredible sequence of events in the fall of 1963, shattered the dreams of generation. With the fast paced action of a suspenseful novel, "Rendezvous in Dallas" brings history alive, proving that fact is often more compelling than fiction.
About the Author
Jeffrey K. Smith is a physician and a writer. A native of
Smith is the author of three murder mystery novels—“Sudden Despair,” “Two Down, Two To Go,” and “A Phantom Killer.” “Rendezvous in
Dr. Smith resides in