Mourning a President: Memories of a Sentinel

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  • Опубликовано: 23 май 2019
  • The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza presented a conversation with retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, Major William F. Lee, in conjunction with the special exhibit, “Mourning a President.” As a Marine lieutenant stationed in Washington, D.C., in 1963, Lee commanded the Silent Drill Platoon and led numerous ceremonies at the White House and Camp David during the Kennedy years. After the assassination, he led "Death Watch" rotations at the White House and in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The program was moderated by Curator Stephen Fagin.
    This presentation took place at the Museum on November 29, 2017. To see related films, photos, documents and oral histories from The Sixth Floor Museum's collection, visit our online collections database (emuseum.jfk.org). Or make a research appointment to explore the books, DVDs and other materials available in the Museum's Reading Room (www.jfk.org/reading-room).

Комментарии • 19

  • @Steveglenside1723
    @Steveglenside1723 5 лет назад +14

    The time flew by. Wonderful interview. I could listen to Major Lee talk all day. Thank you for your service.

  • @marilynadams349
    @marilynadams349 3 года назад +3

    These historical papers are in your family these many years past. do not lose history. Every time an old person dies you loses library of their memory

  • @warrenkorgeski9992
    @warrenkorgeski9992 3 года назад +3

    My utmost respect for a great Marine. God Bless!!

  • @michaeldavis1609
    @michaeldavis1609 4 года назад +4

    Fascinating memories from someone who was there👍

  • @deboraheubank9430
    @deboraheubank9430 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome story! Thank you for Sharing!!

  • @mshappyapple8663
    @mshappyapple8663 3 года назад +1

    Excellent interview and Major Lee seems like a very nice man. I'm going to read his book!

  • @CommercialZone2014
    @CommercialZone2014 5 лет назад +2

    Such a lovely interview. Thank you Major Lee.

  • @piusx8317
    @piusx8317 5 лет назад +3

    This is great history. Thanks!

  • @johntexas8417
    @johntexas8417 2 года назад

    What a man. I love him.

  • @toddjones5795
    @toddjones5795 5 лет назад +3

    Very interesting. Sorry it took so long to see it.

  • @shaungarratt9941
    @shaungarratt9941 3 года назад +1

    So interesting, they had such respect back then.

  • @jonhenson5450
    @jonhenson5450 7 месяцев назад

    After seeing them perform at the TX state fair in Dallas, my mom said "We are signing your enlistmennt papers on your 17th birthday"

  • @carlnash7200
    @carlnash7200 2 года назад

    Amazing history

  • @deborahsobel3314
    @deborahsobel3314 4 года назад +4

    Riveting interview, he knows how to let his subject talk.

  • @marilynadams349
    @marilynadams349 3 года назад

    These series are interesting. . So we have records.. I saw what was on tv. I had a life magazine put up. Not sure if I had a Warren Report. To leave family.

  • @marilynadams349
    @marilynadams349 3 года назад

    If you get these news reports please offer them to a good public library or city or county museum !! Do not toss away these paper records so important

  • @marilynadams349
    @marilynadams349 3 года назад

    If you had family near Dallas offer your papers to Kaufman co library in Kaufman Texas or your home town