JFK Lancer 2016: A Conversation with Bill & Gayle Newman

The 2016 JFK Lancer “November in Dallas” conference was held at the Adolphus Hotel in downtown Dallas, November 18-20, 2016. This session, “A Conversation with Bill and Gayle Newman,” marks the first time that The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza has participated in the annual JFK Lancer conference. Curator Stephen Fagin moderated a discussion with Bill and Gayle Newman, the closest civilian eyewitnesses to President Kennedy at the moment of the fatal shot. Standing on the north side of Elm Street, the Newmans fell to the ground and shielded their two young children.
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[@troyjenkins7599]

I worked for Gale & Bill in the late 70s and early 80s .Wonderful people, Billy was just graduating from high school and worked as my apprentice that summer. They seem exactly the same as they were then. Still a positive inspiration in my life. Their story is the same as I heard them tell me in1979.

[@chaswr]

They come across as genuinely nice people. I admire the fact that they haven't profited off of the incident. I'm sure they've had book offers as well as other opportunities.

[@hairyscotman]

@@chaswr Being a Texan, I would say they were perfect examples of a Texas couple (GOOD PEOPLE!!!)...Gale was a BEAUTY!

[@rogerscottcathey]

They're a darling couple. Salt of the Earth.

[@guskringen7787]

Nice, salt of the earth for sure, but they’re on with a closet conspiracy theorist. The word echo (grassy knoll) never came up, or confirmation bias (the conspiracy theorists), let alone all the other overwhelming evidence, and if you can do simple math or have any sense of science or logic, the evidence is not equal on both sides. Not even close. The host smiling at the mention of Begliosi is a major tell, and how can you ignore James Swanson’s air tight book “”End of Days”. If they read his book or even listen to him for two minutes, they would have no reasonable comeback. None. “Open mindedness” sounds good, but it’s been 63 years. We know with reasonable certainty what happened. I wouldn’t want these people researching a cure for cancer. None would ever be found. As I once told my daughter who noticed people acting stupid, “Some people play chess, while others play Mr. Potato Head.”

[@tnido]

@@chaswr 1:07

[@tjo1976]

I laughed when Bill asked if the questioning would ever end and the response in return was "No you'll be asked about this for the rest of your life!" I'm so grateful to see this is preserved on video for future generations. My grandparents were in Dallas that day too but sadly they have passed on. I enjoy stories from that generation.

[@astro8585]

Thank you Bill and Gayle Newman for all the time you've spent from the very beginning relating your experience with this event. An invaluable historical contribution.

[@teeniebeenie8774]

their views on the assassination are soo very important. bless em.

[@Triplebuc50]

In my opinion, with NO first hand knowledge, and being 13 years old at that time November 1963, I personally believe that it was definitely a Conspiracy. More than one shooter, yes Oswald, but not the Final Shot, it came from the "Grassy Knoll" behind the wooden fence. The way the President's head Exploded and his head Jerked severely Backwards, and the Brain matter & Blood looked to go to the Rear of the Car. Oswald's was the 1st shot, hitting president in the Upper back and exiting his Throat, and Possibly wounding Governor Conlley (unintendedly), the Second Shot was a Miss, possibly hitting the left hand Curb. Again my personal opinion with NO factual evidence, just a Guess. Why didn't Bill & Gayle get called to the Warren Commission to Testify??

[@johnbyrne3346]

Lee harvey Oswald was CIA

[@johnbyrne3346]

The cia controls the USA along with the Vatican

[@joanneking2346]

John f.kennedy was a great president. he will be sorely missed ,. God bless

[@CitizenPain69]

Great conversation. And such a precious comment: "We actually stumbled over our children, but everybody gives us credit for covering 'em...so we take, so we take the credit." Priceless humor in the face of such ungodly horror.

[@craigusselman546]

Lol glad they were able to protect their kids but love the sense of humor

[@Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782]

I thought that was so funny.

[@danielj1063]

😅

[@aisforamerica2185]

A humble man to admit that his own opinions should not hinder what he saw as a witness.

[@cf8959]

This was a fascinating interview! Bill and Gayle Newman are just down-to-earth people who witnessed the most extraordinary experience of their lives. I have so much respect for them for refusing to get caught up in the “celebrity” and exploiting what they saw and how it affected them and their family. A lot of people just eat up the attention and run with it for all they can get. Not this family. They are willing to talk to anyone and answer their questions and express what they were feeling, then and now, without the arrogance or notoriety that some other witnesses of this tragic event probably did. In their initial interview at the television station right after the assassination, they were visibly shaken, as anyone would be. Gayle seemed more concerned about her children than herself. It was heartbreaking to see her mentally “go back” to what had just happened. The shock was obvious and understandable. But, as a mother myself, I felt her grief of how this would effect her 2 babies.....what have they just seen? What will they remember? How can I possibly explain to my toddlers what they saw? Even if she hadn’t expressed it at the time, she surely was aware of the significance and the magnitude of what she and her family had just witnessed. I can’t even comprehend the effect seeing their President be gruesomely murdered only a few feet from them. My heart goes out to this family.

[@johnnycash1365]

I'm sure the father was well aware also.

[@uruiamnot]

Factual witnesses from the get-go, even if their ideas have evolved a little (or a lot)

[@liecrusher3506]

Had they done that, they would've been R.I.P., years ago. Am I correct, that they weren't even asked to testify before the Warranteless Commission?

[@jean6872]

@@liecrusher3506 You are correct; they were not interviewed by the Warren Commission.

[@spudrain]

Excellent oral history. Kudos to the Sixth Floor Museum. This stuff is priceless!

[@LadyRustedKnight]

Although I was only 8 1/2 yrs old on 11-22-63, this wonderful couple and their children are engraved in my memory forever. Everyday people in extraordinary circumstances... they ARE and always will be a true representation of folks just living their lives in 1963. They had no idea they would become historical figures in a horrific American History tragedy. Thank you just seems so weak to say to the Newmans for sharing their firsthand account of that shocking murder of John Kennedy again and again over the decades. The shock of what was happening so close to them would scramble any normal person’s brain seeing and hearing it. The Newmans ARE an American Treasure.

[@goombabear]

I always liked Mr. and Mrs. Newman and their two sweet little boys. I was glad to hear they are still married and seem to be doing well. Hopefully their sons have fine as well.

[@MaybackMusicGroup1]

Jenny you looking stunning:)

[@themaintreesguests9194]

Well said Jenny.. I’ve always thought this couple as the typical 60’s American family.. good honest and decent.. god bless America ❤️ btw I’m British

[@devaschloe]

They also look great!

[@pizzlesauce]

They are quite nice people, but what always rubbed me the wrong way was how they charge a fee to get them to speak about their experiences to crowds or documentaries. One professional documentary series said they wanted to charge $500 for them to give their story on camera. Documenting history for future generations should take precedent over making money. Plenty of people share their stories without asking for a dime.

[@drarda76]

Jenny M, Hence they demand 500 $ for any interview about the assassination, I'm sure their sons are ok.. so don't get apprehended...

[@denniskwahl]

It's great that modern communication allows all of us access to information that otherwise could have remained unknown

[@432b86ed]

If this is a revelation to you, I strongly suggest you buckle up.

[@adriankelson9981]

What a great question and superb answer (45.50 onwards I think). He did not want to discredit his role as a witness. What an intelligent and thoughtful man, charming couple, and great video all round. I’ve been to the Museum, and would recommend to anyone visiting the US. It’s superbly managed and curated. Regards, from Australia.

[@craigellsworth3952]

Regards TO Australia.

[@gramps5157]

First time that I have seen them not as young people. It is good to see them now. Plus, this was very interesting!

[@81overon]

This is a portion of the statement made by William Newman to the Dallas County Sheriff's Dept on Nov 22, 1963: "I thought the shot had come from the garden directly behind me, that was on an elevation from where I was as I was right on the curb. I do not recall looking toward the Texas School Book Depository. I looked back in the vicinity of the garden."

[@stddisclaimer8020]

@81overon: Newman might have well said: "I thaw I thaw a puddy kat," and 81overon would be all in on it, providing 'twas not an Oswald puddy kat. Multiple major investigations eventually got to the truth of the matter; namely, that all shots were fired from the 6th floor window of the TSBD, and by one man: L.H. Oswald. We have seen how it's fairly typical of conspiracy pushers to cling to early, inaccurate reports or statements given in the fog of the moment, and then ignore subsequent corrections or clarifications, when it suits their argument. Of course, per the blinkered thinking of "81overon," the "corrections" are all part of The Grand Coverup. Yeah sure, that's the ticket.

[@russellcampbell9198]

I remember that they were a lovely couple in 1963 and it's nice that they have stayed together. I am sure that Bill would never have teased or joked at the time.

[@keithashley6298]

To witness something as tragic as that is incredible. Part of history that will never ever be forgotten.

[@williamhaynes4800]

Imagine how they felt being eye witnesses to an event that changed American/ world history.

[@JustMe-uc1lt]

Contrary to Mr Newman’s concerns, there is not a single boring second from either he or his wife in this clip. Very grateful for their integrity, and willingness to tell us their story. As it happens, this is the first time I’ve heard it from them, apart from the early news reels. Thank you

[@LuisaRodriguez0212]

Indeed these lovely people are examples of the decent people in our country.

[@brandymoore6599]

He was just kidding.

[@josephforest7605]

Oh , they got a view of The President, more than they ever wanted to see , poor folks.

[@mr.ramfan8100]

Who'd a thunk????

[@ollehedstrom3536]

A truly interesting conversation to watch 58 years since that awful, fateful day.

[@royalflush8173]

Translate after the 2nd shot I didn't stick around to listen for a 3rd lol

[@royalflush8173]

You know what thecwarren report is and you had ring side seat. To say Theresa's no conspiracy you lose credibility

[@chikkipop]

@@royalflush8173 What?

[@danpatrick9080]

I think that this couple, captured in photographs on that bright sunny day with their two liitle boys on the ground have stayed in the countries memories because those images represent, in some way as a metaphor, how the innocence of the nation was pushed over that day.

[@richardrodrigues783]

Dan Grueter USA was never innocent.Hatred,bigotry, genocide and crime were part of the dark underbelly of American society. There were decent people then and now who were appalled at the violence.But could do. nothing about it.Even when the perpetrators were family members,relatives,friends and relatives.

[@stonenash786]

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[@tomdarby4906]

you fail to make the distinction between the country (the people thereof) and it's government. You know, just like it is today. I heartily second the GFY. Asshole!

[@jodyguilbeaux8225]

ruby said back then that a new form of government was heading our way. as of nov 2020 we are NOW a full blown socialist nation. it is really hard to imagine, even now. and we will ALL pay for that radical choice.

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Agreed… The age of innocence was over that day in America.

[@VivaciousVirgO]

These two have always stood firm on THEIR truth and I honor them because of this! And Zapruder was simply an angel with glasses that day in Dealey Plaza! Because of his film, he saved the day without ever really knowing he would. He's a lifesaver to JFK himself, and to us citizens of the world! Bless all who witnessed this heinous crime, particularly those who had front row seats, like Bill and Gayle! 🙏🏽

[@markmiller6402]

If you believe Lee Harvey Oswald was the sole gunman,’you also have to believe the magic bullet theory. Conspiracy through and through, and as the years go by, the details will be lost to time.

[@predragpetrovic3561]

[@kungfreddie]

@@markmiller6402 the time delay between the shot and the gov reacting can be pure chock and adrenaline. It's not uncommon for ppl to realize they have been shot until someone else tells them they are bleeding. They just take it as a hit from something.. and with the president clearly in distress the gov clearly has his attention elsewhere U have watched the jfk movie too much. If Oswald was willing to shoot the president why would they have someone else also shooting... just doubles the chances of getting caught.

[@kencichocki3964]

@@kungfreddie 0

[@kencichocki3964]

@@kungfreddie .

[@havefaith3213]

The honesty is overwhelming.

[@radiationsnowman]

Bill and Gayle Newman, 2 very honest good people! God Bless them !

[@sartainja]

Salt of the Earth.

[@shanet5604]

Who don’t take a breath about the assassination even to a passing member of the public without getting paid up front ! Classy !

[@stddisclaimer8020]

@Frank Catanzaro: Why should this "god" you mention bless the Newmans just now, assuming he didn't ever before, and just because you want it so?

[@kensims4086]

@@stddisclaimer8020 wish we could get rid of these gods... They haven't done a thing since world began..

[@stddisclaimer8020]

@@kensims4086 One of the reasons man invented gods was that he may enjoy special favors, aka "blessings." And then these gods end up doing a lousy job of it. JFK must have been the subject of many solicitations sent heavenward, expressing the speaker's hope for the President's good luck and safety. And how did that work out on 11-22-63? Now this "Frank Catanzaro" is suggesting god bless the Newmans. Pulleezee!

[@RG-ja34sep]

This is something that has obviously changed their lives forever. It’s so surreal that they were there, literally metres away, to witness something so disturbing. Great couple, may God bless them and their sons.

[@chikkipop]

There's a "god" and it "blesses" people on request? Amazing! Too bad nobody requested a "blessing" for JFK or his wife. I'm sure this "god" woulda did it. 😉

[@byndass5552]

I was watching the president on television with my mother and saw this happening, I was 5 years old. My mother screamed and then started crying and I don’t think she stopped crying for days.

[@chikkipop]

It wasn't televised.

[@byndass5552]

@@chikkipop I beg to differ sweetie, this was on television and it was something I’ll never forget!!!

[@drhust1955]

@@chikkipop I was eight years old at the time. Our family watched the aftermath for almost 4 days on a small black and white tv w/ rabbit ears You were right. It wasn’t televised at the time of the assassination.

[@tanyaowen8223]

I remember this day. I was a sixth grader, and our school was dismissed for the day. You didn’t read or hear about shootings in the 60”s. The country was in shock and I can only imagine how it effected this couple and their two boys.

[@janetphillips2875]

Bill and Gail and kids, you will be forever remembered!! You are good people to have never been to shy or too tired from telling your story!! Thank You! America loves you!

[@maxsmith695]

He was 8 feet away and says JFK appears to stand up, when everyone can see the photos and videos show JFK grabbed his throat since a bullet had just entered it. Nice job billy.

[@janetphillips2875]

@@maxsmith695 sometimes things look different on video and photos than in person. I dont remember him saying that but I will look at it again. The idiot that claims to be the sec shooter says that Mrs. Kennedy had JFK sitting back up just before they went under the railroad overpass, but I cant make heads or tails of it. Look at it and see what you think. Even in slo-mo, I still cant tell, but I find it hard to believe. Another comment I read was from a lady who said she was confident that Mrs. Kennedy shot her husband and hid the gun behind the seat! (OMG HOW STUPID) That seat was built to raise up and down but I dont know what position/level it was at in the motorcade. Just for fun, I will tell you about another comment a guy said was this: "what the hell is a school book deposit building anyway, because everybody knows all warehouses are flat!" Geeezzz

[@maxsmith695]

@@janetphillips2875 11 shots were fired, 4 impacted JFK. Lee Harvey Oswald had nothing to do with any of it, nor the billing of Officer Tippet.

[@janetphillips2875]

@@maxsmith695 yes and still today the Govt thinks we are stupid. But when you have people like the girl who was interviewed on the street who said, "Why should we help the farmers when we can just go to the store?" (That's why I guess)

[@MrDannyboyhall]

These two sound like great people it would be interesting to sit and chat with them both for a while

[@stevenwalker7925]

THIS IS JUST PURE GOLD

[@glennfleming]

No, nothing new, but it's always good to see such good, decent people like the Newman's talking about their experience - for no gain.

[@ELVIS4DEE]

I agree, they are wonderful kind people!

[@mkii1964]

Good decent people indeed. I would love to meet the Newman's for nothing more then hug Mrs. Newman and shake Mr. Newman's hand.

[@vernpascal1531]

Yes-one of the highlights of my life was way back in '92 in Dealey Plaza, for a recreation there were several witnesses who stood where they did that day and got to talk to,the late Charles Brehm,Jean Hill. Malcolm Summers, Aubrey Rike, and several others

[@teeniebeenie8774]

mighty glad they said in the old interview how the shots came from 'the hill'....legendary interview at the time.

[@vernpascal1531]

Right and no one had a better view or impression-shots from the knoll. 51 witnesses in Dealey Plaza thought at least one shot came from the knoll. Very hard to believe they were all wrong since many were close to the limo or Grassy Knoll area .Several of the Parkland Doctors and nurses, along with many Bethesda witnesses believed the throat wound was one of entrance, or the head shot(s) came from the front. Back to Dealey Plaza,that's only the witnesses we know about... as many never went on record.

[@manishagangawala3921]

They are honest people that gave a truthful account of what they experienced. Bill in his last statement said it all, he was not their to change his story, he was a witness, not someone who was there to interview others or 2nd guess his own experience based on the narratives of others.

[@randystewart8895]

Thank You Bill and Gayle Newman. Thank You for sharing your memory and experience.

[@robw3027]

This was excellent to get on film. Thanks to the Sixth Floor Museum and of course Bill and Gayle NEWMAN.

[@redawson001]

That reporter was so polite to their little one

[@Geno5]

Horrible place for them to be, but thankfully they were there. They tell the story in a respectful way

[@JamesSmith-pg7xp]

Yep. Part of the plan. 👹👹

[@amberjean1107]

I just love Gayle. She tells Bill like it is at 26:34-26:38. We know who runs the house. Lol.

[@jrnumex9286]

beta bill

[@cissiepierce664]

Gov Connolly always said he was hit by the second shot. He specifically said he heard the first shot but was hit by the second shot! He also said he was definitely NOT hit by the same shot as Kennedy.

[@waltersobchak7275]

You would feel the bullet before you heard it though. What do you think about this?? Am I right about this??

[@charlesrobbins2208]

@@waltersobchak7275 Yes, you are right. That makes Connolly's statement believable. He heard the first shot, so, that one did not hit him, it was the next shot that he felt, but did not hear. I have been shot, so, yes, you feel it before you hear it. I was standing one second, the next second I was on my knees, wondering how the hell did I get here on my knees? Then I heard the report. Reality set in immediately. I knew I had been shot then. I jumped up and ran immediately, as far as I could anyway, about 50-70 feet before I had to stop running. I just could not generate any more movement, it was very frightening to realize that if the shooter came around the corner, I was going to be shot dead, right then and there, and I still could not move. The shot had passed within a 1/4 inch of my spine and the trauma had caused some type of temporary paralysis.

[@mrsinister8943]

Here's a little known fact about Connelly's back bullet wound,it had tumbled into his back meaning it went in him sideways which can only happen after the bullet had already hit something else like soft tissue or maybe a tree branch. In the zapruder film it looks like Connelly was shot at a different point than JFK but his bullet wound actually supports the single bullet for both of them.

[@mouseMan12321]

Mr Sinister, Connolly's bullet probably penetrated the seat he was sitting in and caused it to tumble.

[@mrsinister8943]

@@mouseMan12321 I never thought about that.

[@jltuttle1667]

I saw President Kennedy when he came through Salt Lake City on September 26, 1963. The motorcade was so close you could practically touch him. It was my birthday. I'll never forget his smile nor the way the sun gleamed off his auburn hair. 3 months later he would be assassinated. Within him there seemed to be magic. I saw him on my 7th birthday.

[@r.c.miller6161]

God bless this couple who witnessed this terrifying moment in history. I hope they are being well compensated for their appearance each time they are asked to give their story.

[@dwaynecollins4974]

As I understand it, the Newman's charge $500 per appearance , which is fair..😊

[@huascar66]

Fascinating discussion and remembrance by these two very truthful and dignified witnesses.

[@gltglt8624]

What a courageous couple, they've carried this most of their lives, and it's a tragedy for them, because you know they rarely go a day without thinking about it, and they have carried with them well, compared to what it could have been, they are a very much part of this thing, no doubt they have relived those few moments in time over & over, perhaps they as well as many other people will learn the real truth soon after their departure from this life........

[@cf8959]

People many times say that eyewitnesses rarely see what actually happened. But, when people in “authority” tell you “no....that’s not what you saw. What actually happened is......” When Mr Newman was shown the Zapruder film and he doesn’t see on film what he remembered.......the sudden, very brief stop of the JFK’s limousine......he questioned “Is that really what I saw?” He’s had doubt placed in his mind. If one or two people had that experience, you might think “Well, I guess I was wrong.” But, when 100+ people saw the same thing as the Newman’s and are told that’s not what they saw, that’s a enormous red flag! All these people that were there that day didn’t know each other, much less discuss amongst each other if they all saw the same thing. But, you’ve got 100 people who were there and KNEW what they saw and heard, are told by an entity that, at the time, was assumed the government always told the truth..... and are now telling you that YOU were wrong, that YOU were mistaken, that YOU didn’t see what you THINK you saw, and put questions in your own mind and not the government, is the highest order of manipulation.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

Exactly on point!!

[@denisegore1884]

Two Secret Service agents who were there on the day write a book in 2010. One said that initially, the driver thought the bang was a tyre blowout and he tapped the brakes to check the tyre response. Not a stop but a tap on the brakes.

[@jean6872]

@@wallacebell4311 People on the Warren Commission who were not even in Texas that day nevertheless spoke with authority about what happened and had their opinions accepted by all the newspapers and TV networks. (This was before Fox News.) For example, to ensure that the lone gunman theory was accepted, Arlen Specter dreamt up the magic bullet theory and all the members of the Warren Commission and the House Select Committee on Assassinations accepted this. As a junior counsel, Arlen Specter decided what was the truth whereas the Newmans did not get interviewed by the Warren Commission.

[@aaronz7056]

Quit reading conspiracy paranoia and evil into everybody's intentions.

[@aaronz7056]

@@jean6872 Single bullet theory makes perfect sense, multiple computer recreations by genuine investigators demonstrate all the victims' wounds line up on perfect trajectories straight back to Oswald's window. The entry wound on Connally's back would would have been blocked from view by JFK's body, the bullet has to have gone through him first. If the "magic bullet" was planted, the guy doing it somehow knew before anybody else that Connally had been shot at all and the bullet wasn't still in his body, and that he wasn't simply planting one bullet too many into evidence that would blow the whole plot. It would also require that the ballistics boys on the force were approached and persuaded to risk their necks, obey illegal orders, and make themselves accessories to murder and treason.

[@user-bu7jl6zy5d]

Wonderful people. Two darling, well-behaved little boys. They have remained steady, unimpeachable witnesses since that tragic day. I believe that the fatal shot came from the crest of the slope behind them, from over their heads. They will be remembered forever, and this American is grateful to them.

[@TRINZINI]

Great, reliable witnesses who have never changed their story (as opposed to Jean Hill and others). As solid as Sam Holland was (Triple Underpass Witness).

[@stddisclaimer8020]

@TRINZINI: In the first of two FBI interviews in 1967, Ed Holland claimed he had seen two white males running from the rear of the TSBD. Then, in the second interview, he retracted that story. But years later, he claimed to have seen a man, dressed in a business suit, shoot from behind the fence, and then toss the rifle to a man in a man dressed as a railroad worker, who disassembled it, put it into a case, and walked off. With his own father and brother on record as casting doubt on Holland's reliability, this would seem to be damning for his "current" story. There is no record of Holland telling his this story in the 1960s, but by the 70s he was clearly doing so. So much for the claim that Hoffman "never changed (his) story." Clearly, James Leon Simmons, Richard Calvin Dodd and Ed Holland make up the "Terrible Troika" of Triple Overpass liars.

[@javiermora5046]

You're confused. That was Ed Hoffman not Sam Holland. Two different people.

[@irgski]

Stephen does a good job as an interviewer.

[@teeniebeenie8774]

yea, he is good

[@cherylkiely2822]

Beautiful people. So sorry they had to see that.

[@jmichaelortiz]

Amazing interview. Thank you, Bill and Gayle!

[@MissPerriwinkle]

grassy knoll was where killer was, they and many others say that....nuff said

[@michellekozaczok8201]

Just one complaint... Why couldn't the museum spring for another microphone 🎤 so the Newmans wouldn't have to keep handing it back and forth?

[@432b86ed]

Because it makes the museum appear underfunded.

[@rosu5726]

Yes they are reliable. I bet they were great parents too.

[@timothydrumm2846]

What an unbelievable moment in history! Bill & Gayle tell a most uniquely remarkable story, of sheer &😊 stunning HISTORY in the making!

[@lindahh798]

Wow! Thank you!! Your credibility is refreshing!! God bless this couple, Gayle & Bill, for being honest public servants & patroits!!

[@chikkipop]

Where was this "god" who takes "blessing" requests when Kennedy was killed? Do you folks EVER seriously think about what you say and believe?!

[@PC-lu3zf]

It does look like his ear blew away when the massive impact of the fatal shot hit him in the film, I was surprised to see a photo taken after death with it in place.

[@martymcfly5423]

we can see in the Zapruder film the car slowing down. so the driver did pressed the brakes. which might look like a "Stop" for Bill Newman

[@ronfrey5327]

Fantastic interview !

[@sallyford-fitzwilliams1724]

What nice and believable people. Seemingly ordinary and decent people thrown into an extraordinary situation and how well they handle it. Very interesting.

[@maybesomaybenot1652]

To whoever is responsible, WE will never forget, nor will God.

[@r.c.miller6161]

Amen!

[@martymcfly5423]

the CIA did it.

[@ronaldholmes8525]

That's the bottom line here...This lone assassin / conspiracy theories thing will go on forever because no one can be certain of exactly what happened that day in Dallas . If there was ever a cold case, the Kennedy assassination is surely that. But IF there were others involved besides Oswald , it looks like they have gotten away with it , at least in this world. But no one can hide their deeds from Almighty God....If there were others , they will answer for it on Judgment Day. .

[@robstack3712]

OMG, Wake up, Rogue CIA Members, who also controlled the Secret Service killed our leader in our streets, the world leader’s own government staged a public overthrow, a “coop de ta” 100%, if you don’t believe me, watch the tape, one of the Secret Service NOT in on it, was pulled off from the limo just before the shots AND Then, the limo slowed down to the point where the same guy on foot caught up to it instead of it speeding away as trained!!!

[@mizzutigerfan1]

Few objective readers believe Oswald did this…it’ll be very embarrassing to the country if the truth was revealed

[@glennv.6678]

Good interview, thanks!

[@Bbendfender]

Time seems to stand still in all of these Sixth Floor Museum interviews. This one event has occupied lots and lots of my time over the past 60 years.

[@tnitron9750]

When I got home from school that day they showed the car going slow on the TV then just zoomed off. Over and over with my sister we watched the news showing this. There is regular tv coverage of this somewhere.

[@williammize8270]

It amazes me a crime of this magnitude goes 60 yrs without any arrests isn't it or is that just me

[@ruthcummings6824]

Excellent... never saw before! They are fantastic. Jack Kennedy would have loved to shake their hands.

[@swankybutters8371]

Bill & Gayle Newman are doing the best they can... You know, they have to be careful about what that say... They have to ride that line and they are doing the best they can. Much respect...

[@aaronz7056]

You just have to see conspiracy, lying and evil in everybody, as usual....

[@swankybutters8371]

@@aaronz7056 Lying? No, not really. Conspiracy? A wonderfully made up word. Evil? Evil is just a version of good and bad, nothing more.

[@aaronz7056]

@@swankybutters8371 I'm glad you're finally making sense.

[@swankybutters8371]

@@aaronz7056 Not sure how you feel about it but for me, this was to get JFK out of the way... He was getting in the way of $$$$$$...

[@aaronz7056]

@@swankybutters8371 Correct, and the only way of doing that was by approaching and persuading scores of police (chief, captain, sheriffs, deputies, detectives, investigating, arresting, interrogating, forensics, and ballistics officers) bystanders, the D.A., Kennedy's own Secret Service, FBI, military personnel, pathologists, X-ray techs, shoe store clerks, family and friends of victims and suspects alike, suburban housewives, ticket cashiers, journalists, reporters, authors, anchors, network honchos, whole bipartisan investigations (counsels, lawyers, congressmen, senators, the Chief Justice), to all risk their necks, take countless huge chances, obey illegal orders to commit complex crimes (perjury, murder, falsifying evidence, stealing bodies, altering films, faking autopsies, planting bullets, switching guns, framing patsies), piling cover-ups atop cover-ups, making themselves accessories to murder and treason and bending over backwards to help a coup assassinate their own President and overthrow their own government...

[@JustMe-uc1lt]

The family photo at 1:27 is utterly adorable!

[@drg8953]

Love these videos, Stephen!

[@brandonneely9982]

Thank you Bill and Gayle.

[@jirikv00]

Thank you. Greetz from Czech republic.

[@waltersobchak7275]

Hope they are still doing well considering the times. 😷🦇😷

[@gordonmcmanus1238]

I remember these couple when the little boys I was 10 years old when I saw them on the news on that fateful day

[@rich52movie]

another awesome historical presentation

[@bradrook3919]

Well at least the Sixth Floor Museum interviewed them. The closest witnesses to the assassination and the Warrantless Commission wouldn't call them to testify...

[@danielj1063]

Luckily they weren't dissapeared

[@lynnmitzy1643]

Subing. 💛I've been binge watching your videos. Thank you , Chris from gtoger for suggesting this channel. I am in my 60s ..i still have a picture of President Kennedy on my wall. God rest him.

[@cmm2145]

I think Bill was correct in saying that the car stopped momentarily. I’ve heard of other people who’ve said the same thing. As for why the momentary stop doesn’t show up in the Zapruder film, I don’t know. I’ve heard that the film may have been modified or tampered with or that some frames are missing or damaged.

[@cmm2145]

Who am I ? No one! - I heard that the car slowed almost to a stop. Supposedly, the driver did that because he was trying to figure out what was going on. He thought it was a tire blow out on the car at first. As for shots coming from different directions, I believe that. I do not.believe the Warren Commission’s fairy tale that Lee Harvey Oswald fired three shots with a WWII era bolt action rifle from the southeast corner window of the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository and that he acted alone. Shots were fired from that window, but I do not believe Oswald was the one doing it. I believe that shots also came from the DalTex building and from behind the stockade fence on the grassy knoll. There were two shooters there and one of them shot the fatal shot into JFK’s right temple. There could’ve been even more shooters. Some people say there were 7-8 shots fired and at least one came from the front. It left a bullet hole in the windshield of the car and there was a bullet entrance wound on JFK’s forehead right at the hairline.

[@draxlerchronicles5851]

There is no stop on the Bronson, Nix or Muchmore films either. Newman is just wrong. You can't tamper with 3 separate films like that with 1960's technology.

[@derekkelley7490]

@@draxlerchronicles5851 Do you think 'they' executed many wittness'? I don't find it amazing for them to tamper with the body/cascket/brain. why not 2-3 films? idk? they don't lack effort.

[@stddisclaimer8020]

@Who am I ? No one! The Zapruder film clearly shows the limo slowing, but definitely not stopping. To maintain the limo-stopped (pro-conspiracy) position, you'd have to say that the Z-film was altered. In turn, you'd also have to say that the Muchmore and Nix films were altered, and in the precise same way. That line of thinking shows how, once you start claiming alternations, you have to reject more and more evidence in order to maintain your alterationist position. Eventually, everything is faked and forged, and reality merges into one absurd comic book. Eighty-eight percent of the 179 witnesses who expressed an opinion said there were three shots and three shots only. The largest group that identified a location, 28 percent, said they came from the book depository. Only four witnesses, 2 percent of all the witnesses at Dealey, heard shots coming from more than one location. You are in the minority, those were clearly mistaken.

[@charlesrobbins2208]

@@cmm2145 That's why the chief of police told his officers to get up there on the triple underpass to see what happened up there.

[@toddjones5795]

Still a captivating account.

[@georgewinslow3011]

Great program! Apparently, though, they couldn't afford to spring for enough handheld microphones for everyone.

[@torpedodropkick59]

Their memory of that horrible event will never leave them.

[@marcelkuijper8240]

I like when Bill said he got some flak from Dan Rather about saying Kennedy had stood up in the limo, while Rather himself just flat out lied about what he had seen after viewing the Zapruder film. (he said Kennedy's head moved violently forward)

[@steinfonell4915]

The good thing with various interviews and views is that it becomes "eye sight statements" that anyone can view. One day, all witnesses are dead and can never be asked a question again - but through all these interviews, it is recorded. And, that is brilliant and well done documented. The Swedish Prime Minister Palme was assassinated walking down the street in February 1986. There are still today witnesses that never were interviewed. There are still witnesses who tried for decades to not read any stories about the assassination just to keep their mind clear of what they saw. So, hat off to Mr and Mrs Newman in this sense!

[@ruthcummings6824]

Saw the Kennedys often at church in Hyannis and each time was just as special. And

[@lousekoya1803]

Thank you !

[@trip2c557]

Just out of curiosity who is Mr.Nunley or Dudley..?reporter mistakenly calls Mr.Newman.

[@robertlavrakas7442]

Not called by the Warren commission?? Why doesn't that surprise me

[@aujay]

Bill & Gayle Newman - Wonderful Plp !

[@ignatiusjk]

I feel bad that these two very brave and ordinary people have to relive this awful event over and over.

[@jenniferwise8515]

They get paid every time Dp not feel too bad.

[@DennisFTowle-gi3gf]

They charge $500, each time.

[@SoloSailing77]

I was always amazed to see President Kennedy coming down packed streets. Then turns into the plaza, and it was almost empty. Seems like the best place to actually have a crowd. We will never know the whole story.

[@maxsmith695]

yep.

[@philwright2480]

The limo did almost stop, the Z film may have been edited, the Nix film shows the tail lights

[@fintan3563]

Lovely to see and hear this couple after all these years.

[@Scott-ly2nk]

Lee Bowers saw a lot from the railroad tower he mysteriously was ran off the road and hit a guard rail and dided

[@travisseay5763]

The limo definitely brakes in the Zapruder film. . . The Newmans' playful ribbing about their memories is brilliant. Bill's summary resonates.

[@charlesrobbins2208]

Yes, the brake lights come on.

[@stddisclaimer8020]

@@charlesrobbins2208 Fact remains: the limo slowed, but it never stopped. Side note: How come driver & obvious co-conspirator Greer did not follow the Grand Plan to STOP the car? Did he not get the latest alert on his dumb-ass smart-phone? Turns out, when he got back to headquarters, the Planners chided him but considering that just slowing the limo had been sufficient, presented him with a trophy, the Marina Oswald award for partial cooperation.

[@lebeautymarq8834]

@@stddisclaimer8020 The limo SToppeD

[@bernie4268]

Fantastic to see these clips and the JFK funeral on KZbin. The more you get interested in it the more you want to know and read about it. Truly a staggering event. I am confused about the autopsy in Bethesda and think it was tough on the doctors to have a crowd of people watching and pressuring them to hurry up. That should have been done in good time through the night and Jackie should have gone to the white house while that happened. Was JFK transferred from the casket because they had smashed its handles off to get it on the plane? Is there a theory on that? I have Manchester's book Death of a President. Has anyone read Bugliosi's book? Thank you

[@Autshot20]

Well it is fact that the autopsy doctors did not track the path of the bullet thru JFK and they didn't even know there was a bullet wound in the throat so their conclusion can be questioned. The path of the bullet thru JFK was assumed four months later when James Tague's story came out. The magic bullet THEORY is the core of the WC report (not investigation) and it was not proven. The Newman's were not called by the WC. Why? They were the Closest people to the shooting. Seems like their observations would be important.

[@TheWctman]

You may wish to read Best Evidence, by David Lifton. Exhaustive explanation of the autopsy. You can also find Lifton on YT, but I personally preferred the book.

[@bernie4268]

@@TheWctman thanks I will check it out. Do you have any thoughts on the autopsy? Thank you.

[@randyharris3175]

Yes it's a great book I think after reading it you can come to only one conclusion Oswald did it alone. I do think Bill not really answering the last question nobody really wants to admit their initial thoughts were wrong.

[@bspg53]

Any event, historic or otherwise, witnessed by large numbers of people, will elicit controversy over exactly what happened.

[@catgray1]

Nice to see this couple, so many decades later ❤. I watched the footage of the interviews they did in the WFAA news studio yesterday on KZbin, which they did right after the shooting. They both looked to be in shock. I felt so bad for them having to witness JFK's assassination, and from such a close location too, and with their two little boys too. What a terrible thing to witness. I'm glad they were able to explain, in this video, more about what they saw that day, since they aren't in shock this time, so are better able to talk about it.

[@enlightenedwarrior7119]

I remember in school my teacher whispered something in the first kids ear and we passed the message until it got to the last about 25 students. It wasn't even close to the message it was so far off we were laughing. Just goes to show how things get changed from person to person idk what happened but I do know that people can be programmed to do a certain action.

[@MonaLisa-lu8zi]

Guess what. I was part of a psychology group. The Lecturer done exactly as you said. I was the first person to receive the message. His instructions were, when the message moved through the whole group the last person in the hall was to come back and give it to me. When I got the final sentence I was to write it down and give it to the lecturer. I done this. He said it was the first time he ever got it back, correctly, word for word. He asked us all to repeat after each exchange what we thought we heard. Of course it changed continuously. Interestingly, my first +second didn't match. But, my second matched the correct. I had no problem getting exams there. 😂

[@petermartyn7873]

Yes this seems clear enough. A long time ago, and still at the time of this interview, he had the impression that the shots came from the grassy knoll.

[@waltzabelski7589]

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[@tamgsmith8077]

Uhhh..yeah. Surely we all know this by now. Definitely several shots from various places.

[@giliarmson7293]

@@tamgsmith8077 Absolute rubbish, do,proper research re Sounds. Drama Queens

[@joelperalez1]

Tripl underpass, fatal shot came from

[@joelperalez1]

LBJ and his conspirators behind this.

[@Hiven-N-Thriven]

If i would have been there, or alive but not there, i don't think I could tell the story even today without crying.

[@cviegas8743]

Take a listen to the Mark Fuhrman assessment of this shooting (on Fox Nation). He conclusively shows where the 3rd bullet ricocheted off the top edge of the front windshield.

[@sunnysim7921]

Amazing how they are still being interviewed about this. They knew who did it. Nice they are still married, and happy to talk about the horrible day.

[@7071t6]

Again you learn something new all the time, to think Steve ellis was a uncle for the kids of bill and gayle Newman, :)

[@kellimiracle7803]

Great story from this family!************************

[@MarkNerysoo-lk6qg]

In the video or pictures, there is 3 persons with videos and camera's looking over bill and gail when they where laying on the ground not to far from where the 2 people was sitting on the curb