Mourning a President: Memories of a Sentinel
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).
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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
The time flew by. Wonderful interview. I could listen to Major Lee talk all day. Thank you for your service.
My utmost respect for a great Marine. God Bless!!
Awesome story! Thank you for Sharing!!
Fascinating memories from someone who was there👍
What a man. I love him.
Such a lovely interview. Thank you Major Lee.
Excellent interview and Major Lee seems like a very nice man. I'm going to read his book!
This is great history. Thanks!
So interesting, they had such respect back then.
Very interesting. Sorry it took so long to see it.
After seeing them perform at the TX state fair in Dallas, my mom said "We are signing your enlistmennt papers on your 17th birthday"
Amazing history
Riveting interview, he knows how to let his subject talk.
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
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.
If you had family near Dallas offer your papers to Kaufman co library in Kaufman Texas or your home town