Dealey Plaza facts for kids
Dealey Plaza is a special area in downtown Dallas, Texas. It is famous because it was the place where President John F. Kennedy was shot on November 22, 1963.
In 1993, Dealey Plaza was named a National Historic Landmark. This means it is a very important place in American history.
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What Happened at Dealey Plaza?
Dealey Plaza is known for the sad event of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Investigations later said that Lee Harvey Oswald fired a rifle from the nearby Texas School Book Depository building. This building is where President Kennedy was shot.
The Texas School Book Depository
The former Texas School Book Depository building is a key part of Dealey Plaza. It was once a warehouse for school books. After investigations, it was concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald shot President Kennedy from a window in this building.
The Grassy Knoll
On the northwest side of Dealey Plaza, there is a small hill known as the "grassy knoll." Another investigation suggested there might have been a second shooter from this area. However, they believed this shot missed the President.
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Kennedy Memorial
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Dealey Plaza in 1969. The Texas School Book Depository can be seen in the background.
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Warren Commission diagram of plaza
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The path used by the motorcade. North is almost directly to the left.
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National Historic Landmark plaque at Dealey Plaza.
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The Grassy Knoll and Bryan pergola on the north side of Elm Street
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Dealey Plaza (2015) as viewed from Reunion Tower. Shown are the Texas School Book Depository and the "grassy knoll" in the upper center, the seven-story Dal-Tex Building, and the Dallas County Records Building.
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See also
In Spanish: Plaza Dealey para niños
