"Reflecting on JFK's Assassination: Surviving Witnesses, Commemorations, and Conspiracy Theories"
Surviving witnesses to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, including Associated Press reporter Peggy Simpson, are sharing their stories as the nation marks the 60th anniversary of the event. Simpson, who attached herself to police officers at the scene, is among the last voices from that time period. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza features their recollections in a three-part series, "JFK: One Day in America," which combines archival footage with personal accounts. The assassination defined a generation and represented a significant shift in American culture. President Joe Biden, who was in college at the time, recalled being "glued to the news in silence." The museum continues to record oral histories, capturing the memories of those who experienced the event firsthand.