In an unexpected discovery, newly-unearthed footage has surfaced, offering a fresh perspective on the immediate aftermath of JFK assassination on November 22, 1963.
This rare 8mm film, captured by Texas businessman Dale Carpenter Sr., provides a poignant glimpse into one of the most tragic moments in American history.
New Unseen Video Shows What Happened After JFK Assassination
The footage, which is just over a minute long, begins with Carpenter Sr. narrowly missing the limousine carrying President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. It then captures the motorcade speeding down Lemmon Avenue and Interstate 35 towards Parkland Hospital, where the President was rushed for emergency treatment.
Secret Service agent Clint Hill can be seen shielding both Jackie Kennedy and the President, who is not visible in the footage as he had already collapsed.
This newly-discovered film is a significant addition to the existing body of visual records from the JFK assassination. According to Stephen Fagin, curator at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, such images and films are like puzzle pieces that help form a comprehensive tapestry of memory from November 22.
“These images, these films and photographs, a lot of times they are still out there. They are still being discovered or rediscovered in attics or garages,” said Stephen Fagin.
The footage not only adds to the historical narrative but also underscores the chaos and urgency that followed the assassination.
The film is set to be auctioned by RR Auction, with bidding starting at $5,000 and an estimated value exceeding $100,000. This auction has generated considerable interest, as it offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history that has been hidden away in private hands for decades.
JFK Assassination Artifacts Discovered Over the Years
Several fascinating artifacts related to the JFK assassination have been discovered over the years, each adding a unique piece to the historical puzzle. Here are a few notable examples:
The Bell Film: This footage, known as the “Bell film,” captures President Kennedy’s motorcade in Dealey Plaza. It provides a detailed photographic record of the moments leading up to the assassination.
Jack Daniel Collection: This collection includes a camera and ten seconds of footage capturing the immediate aftermath of the assassination from the west side of the Triple Underpass. It’s the only known movie taken from that vantage point.
Jacqueline Kennedy’s Letters: Handwritten letters from Jacqueline Kennedy to author John Steinbeck, in which she implores him to write the authorized biography of her late husband.
Dr. Robert McClelland’s Shirt: A bloodied shirt worn by surgeon Dr. Robert McClelland, who was inside Trauma Room One at Parkland Memorial Hospital when President Kennedy was brought in.
Lee Harvey Oswald’s Letter: A handwritten letter from Lee Harvey Oswald to his brother, Robert Oswald, sent from Minsk, USSR. In the letter, Oswald expresses hope but uncertainty about his return to the United States.
