Payne, Darwin

Behind the Scenes: Covering the JFK Assassination

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ISBN 13:
9781574419115
author:
Payne, Darwin
format:
Hardback
publisher:
University of North Texas Press,U.S.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
23.6 x 15.6 x 2.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, United States, State & Local,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£22.76

Description

Behind the Scenes: Covering the JFK Assassination Darwin Payne recounts his experiences as a young reporter covering one of America's greatest tragedies. On November 22, 1963, Payne was at Dealey Plaza when shots were fired at President John F. Kennedy, sparking a series of events that would unfold over the next two days. Payne's account is based on his own eyewitness accounts and interviews with key figures involved in the investigation, including detectives and journalists who covered the story. He describes the chaotic atmosphere as he and other reporters rushed to gather information and interview witnesses. The book presents a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history. Through Payne's eyes, the events of that fateful weekend are brought to life, offering a compelling and intimate account of a hometown reporter's involvement in one of America's greatest tragedies.

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