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President John F. Kennedy laughs during a press conference. (credit: National Archive/Newsmakers/Getty images)

Exhibit Reunites Art JFK Saw Before Assassination

On the morning of Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy realized that their Fort Worth hotel suite featured an extraordinary array of artwork — from a painting by Vincent van Gogh to a bronze by Pablo Picasso.

2012/09/19

Best Museum Exhibits To See This Fall In DFW

This fall, DFW hosts a wide range of museum exhibits with interactive components, famous art and shows that uncover historic events that will sweep you back in time.

2012/09/17

Robert Caro attends The Authors Night 2010 at The East Hampton Library on August 14, 2010 in East Hampton, New York. (credit: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for East Hampton Library)

Caro Continues LBJ Obsession In New Book

Robert Caro has been writing about Lyndon Johnson for nearly 40 years, and his fans — as anxious as “Harry Potter” followers — have waited a decade for the latest volume.

2012/04/30

Chris Matthews Pens New Book “Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero”

Chris Matthews, the well known political pundit and commentator has a new book about President John F. Kennedy called “Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero.”

2011/11/16

400 North Ervay Exterior (Photo: Emily Trube, CBSDFW.COM)

People Call Downtown Dallas Post Office Home

People will live in what are the former offices of the FBI, Agriculture Department and every other federal agency that was housed at 400 North Ervay.

2011/11/03

Summer Rewind

A look back at the great movies, music and books that came out this Summer and a preview of what we can look forward to this Fall

2011/08/02

Former President John F. Kennedy, pictured on November 9, 1960. (credit: AFP/AFP/Getty Images)

JFK Tribute To Be Built In Fort Worth

Fort Worth plans a downtown memorial to JFK about the half day he spent in the city before his fateful trip to Dallas.

2011/01/26

Oswald’s Brother Sues Over Coffin Sold At Auction

Lee Harvey Oswald’s brother is suing a funeral home and an auction house after the presidential assassin’s coffin was sold.

CBSDFW.COM–2011/01/18

Lee Harvey Oswald’s Coffin Sells For $87,469

The simple wooden coffin that was supposed to be Lee Harvey Oswald’s final resting place will soon have a new resting place of its own after a mystery bidder bought it at auction for more than $87,000.

CBSDFW.COM–2010/12/17

NYC Auction Features JFK Photos

A trove of John F. Kennedy pictures by White House photographer Cecil Stoughton is being offered at a New York City auction.

CBSDFW.COM–2010/12/09

Jack Rubinstein known as Jack Ruby (R) unloads his pistol 24 November 1963 in the underground parking garage of Dallas police headquarters at Lee Harvey Oswald (C), the former Marine charged with the assassination of President Kennedy. (credit: AFP/Getty Images)

Reluctant Juror Recalls Jack Ruby Murder Trial

Jack Ruby was convicted of murder, and reluctant juror J. Waymon Rose was among the 12 people on that jury.

CBSDFW.COM–2010/11/22

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The Local’s JFK History Tour

There are a few Kennedy-related sites and stories around Dallas / Fort Worth that sometimes get overlooked. Here’s the local guide to the do-it-yourself Kennedy tour.

CBSDFW.COM–2010/11/09