November 22 in American History

November 22, 1963 — President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas

President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed while riding in a motorcade through Dallas, Texas. The nation stopped. Vice President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in aboard Air Force One hours later, the Constitution's succession working exactly as designed even in shock and grief. Every American alive then remembers the moment.

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What happened on November 22 in American history?

In 1963: President Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas. President John F.

Why is November 22 significant?

President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed while riding in a motorcade through Dallas, Texas. The nation stopped. Vice President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in aboard Air Force One hours later, the Constitution's succession working exactly as designed even in shock and grief. Every American alive then remembers the moment.

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