Heroes & Villains Associated Press, The Times 23 Nov 1963; photo after the shooting of Kennedy the national archives
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Photo showing the assassination of President Kennedy, 23 November 1963
(Associated Press)
 

Questions

  1. What details about this photo convey a sense of shock about this event?

  2. What reaction might Americans have on seeing this photo?

  3. How useful is this type of evidence to historians?