Assassination of John F. Kennedy
President John F. Kennedy is assassinated as his motorcade passes through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. Shots are fired from the Texas School Book Depository, striking Kennedy and causing chaos among
Setting
Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas, USA. The motorcade is passing through the plaza, with the Texas School Book Depository building to the right. The street is lined with spectators, and the presidential limousine is moving slowly down Elm Street.
Characters
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John F. Kennedy
primary
A 46-year-old man with a lean, athletic build, standing at 6 feet tall. He has thick, chestnut-brown hair with a distinctive side part, piercing blue eyes, and a slightly tanned complexion. His face bears the marks of chronic back pain and Addison's disease, giving him a somewhat gaunt appearance despite his youthful energy.
Jackie Kennedy
primary
A poised and elegant woman in her early 30s, with a slender build and striking features. Her dark brown hair is styled in her signature bouffant, and her expressive eyes are wide with shock. She has a graceful posture, even in distress.
Secret Service Agent
secondary
A fit, clean-cut man in his early 30s with a square jaw and short-cropped dark hair. His alert eyes scan the surroundings constantly, and his posture exudes readiness. He has a slight tan from outdoor duty and wears a discreet earpiece connected to his radio.
Spectator
secondary
A middle-aged man with a slightly weathered face, short brown hair, and a lean build. His eyes are wide with shock, and his mouth is slightly agape. He wears a pair of round, wire-rimmed glasses that reflect the sunlight.
Lee Harvey Oswald
background
A slender, white male in his early 20s, approximately 5'9" tall, with a receding hairline and thin lips. His face is angular, with a prominent nose and deep-set eyes that give him a somewhat gaunt appearance. His hands are steady, a detail that contrasts with the chaos he's about to unleash.
Dialog
John F. Kennedy
The crowd's enthusiasm is remarkable today, Jackie. Dallas has certainly turned out in full force.
Jackie Kennedy
They adore you, Jack. It's wonderful to see such support.
Secret Service Agent
Gunfire! Elm and Houston! Take cover!
John F. Kennedy
My God—I'm hit...
Jackie Kennedy
Jack! Jack! What's happening?
Secret Service Agent
Lancer is hit, repeat, Lancer is hit—require immediate evac!
Jackie Kennedy
They've killed my husband!
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