Conspiracy theories abound regarding the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy on 23rd November 1963 and yet, 52 years on, the only thing that is certain is that he died that day outside the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza provides a very detailed look at the events of that day and beyond. It doesn't shy away from conspiracy theories but does allow visitors to understand the impact of this President's first years in office and the devastating effect that his death had on the world.
Today when we visited the museum, it was packed with visitors, some of whom I watched cry as they viewed footage of the President's funeral. It's hard not to be moved when you see his three year old son salute, as his father's coffin passes by.
JFK did leave a legacy from his short time in office but one is left to wonder exactly what that legacy would have been had he served a full two terms? We will never know but if you ever get chance to visit Dallas, don't miss the opportunity to take in this museum.
Dallas was bathed in glorious sunshine today and so we were able to stroll around some of the main sites in the Downtown area - Dealey Plaza and the Grassy Knoll, the Kennedy Memorial, the Old Red Museum and for us, one of the most impressive items, Pioneer Plaza which sits on the site of a former railroad and warehouse.
Why impressive? Well because it contains one of the most amazing and impressive sculptures that you could ever see. In fact it is said to be the largest of its type in the world. The sculpture commemorates the 19th Century cattle drives that took place along the Shawnee and Chisholm Trails and comprises 49 steers and 3 trail riders. All are life sized. Simply stunning but I am not sure that my photos can truly do it justice.
Our final port of call today was Waxahache, "one of the most beautiful towns in Texas." Sitting in its historic centre with a cold beer and the sun shining, we found it hard to disagree with this description.
Moving day again tomorrow as we hit the road for Houston to meet up with Sarah on Friday.
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza provides a very detailed look at the events of that day and beyond. It doesn't shy away from conspiracy theories but does allow visitors to understand the impact of this President's first years in office and the devastating effect that his death had on the world.
Today when we visited the museum, it was packed with visitors, some of whom I watched cry as they viewed footage of the President's funeral. It's hard not to be moved when you see his three year old son salute, as his father's coffin passes by.
JFK did leave a legacy from his short time in office but one is left to wonder exactly what that legacy would have been had he served a full two terms? We will never know but if you ever get chance to visit Dallas, don't miss the opportunity to take in this museum.
Dallas was bathed in glorious sunshine today and so we were able to stroll around some of the main sites in the Downtown area - Dealey Plaza and the Grassy Knoll, the Kennedy Memorial, the Old Red Museum and for us, one of the most impressive items, Pioneer Plaza which sits on the site of a former railroad and warehouse.
Why impressive? Well because it contains one of the most amazing and impressive sculptures that you could ever see. In fact it is said to be the largest of its type in the world. The sculpture commemorates the 19th Century cattle drives that took place along the Shawnee and Chisholm Trails and comprises 49 steers and 3 trail riders. All are life sized. Simply stunning but I am not sure that my photos can truly do it justice.
Our final port of call today was Waxahache, "one of the most beautiful towns in Texas." Sitting in its historic centre with a cold beer and the sun shining, we found it hard to disagree with this description.
Moving day again tomorrow as we hit the road for Houston to meet up with Sarah on Friday.
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