Narrator 1:

'All but blind
In his chambered hole,
Gropes for worms
The four-clawed mole.

And blind as are
These three to me,
So blind of Something
I must be.'

~ Walter De La Mare

Narrator 2: To be deliberately blind to something is ignorance, in the way that the public chooses to be blind of the apparent truths. Lies and ignorance originate from sin. All sin comes from hate. Hate of man or beast, or, most importantly, hate of change and ideas. This cycle of hate, sin, and ignorance had been turning since the beginning of time. John F. Kennedy, one of the greatest leaders in the history of America, was killed because of the change he offered to the United States. We take you back to that infamous day, November 22, 1963. On the campaign trail for re-election, John Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline, swing by Dallas for a dual purpose speech - to get the voters to re-elect him in the 1964 election and to heal a split in the Democratic Party. Air Force One lands in Love Field Airport, Texas. The Texas Governor, Mr. Connally, awaits their arrival with ecstatic anticipation.

Curtain opens; Jackie, John and Connally unfreeze;

Connally: We're so glad you could come, Mr. President. Seeing that it is such a nice day, I took the liberty of getting an open limousine. It should be here momentarily. (Turns to Jackie) You look lovely, Mrs. Kennedy, as always. It's an honor to see you in Dallas today.

Jackie: Why thank you. Governor. I wouldn't miss any opportunity to support my husband in what he wants most. This election means a lot to him.

John: Where's the limo. Governor? We're 10 minutes late.

Connally: Well, I changed the limo only yesterday, which was a little short notice.

John: I see. Well, hopefully, it will be here soon because this speech is important if I'm to win the state next year. My other campaign stops on the way were relatively successful.

Jackie: Yes, they went as well as you could have wanted. Every speech had a big turn out, and both Jack and I hope that if our visit here today goes half a well as the others, we could win the majority of the south western states.

Connally: No need for worry. Many people here in Texas already have their votes saved for you. The trouble that the Republicans are talking about is blown completely out of proportion. There are a few groups who don't like your foreign policy, that's all.

John: Yes, I realize that the whole nation cannot possibly agree, but some of them must realize that we cannot just go to war with any country that threatens us.

Connally: I agree, Mr. President. I understand that you acted quickly to Russia's threats, but do you think Khrushchev is just going to give up?

Jackie: Governor, the Monroe Doctrine states that America is the sole protector of the Western Hemisphere. Just because Russia threatens the U.S., doesn't mean we should provoke war. It is too big a risk.

Connally: (Smiling) Yes, I see you point Mrs. Kennedy. Mr. President, you are lucky to have such an intelligent wife. She understands what other women would not even dare to learn.

Jackie: Why thank you. Governor. This should be a wonderful ride through Dallas in an open limo, dear. I don't care if it is late, you need to relax a little. You've been so tense about this speech! Just think of how well it will go. (She smiles)

John: Thank you, darling. It's not really the speech itself I'm worried about. It's the fact that we're going to be late. It's going to be slow going through the city. You know how it is. The driver has a difficult time getting through the crowded streets.

Jackie: Calm down, dear. We won't be late. I promise.

Connally: The limo is here, Mr. President.

John: (To Connally) I believe there is a city awaiting our arrival. Governor, would you like to sit in the front? Jackie, after you.

Blackout; curtain stays open;

Narrator: And so they depart, running exactly six minutes late. Now let's take a look at the city of Dallas, anticipating the arrival of President Kennedy. (Numerous people enter stage right and left, murmuring excitedly;)This street is called Elm. That red brick building, the Texas School Book Depository, is where Elm intersects with Houston Street. The motorcade will come straight down Houston and then turn left onto Elm Street. From there it will go under the Triple-By-Pass and straight to the Trademart where the President will make a speech. (The people move around, talk; play with cameras) People have lined up on both sides of the road to take pictures and films. Five different news vans are parked up and down the street, and ready to broadcast any time now. (People freeze) Millions people are watching this. In the shadows there (Points stage left) and there (Points stage right) and up there (Points in the direction of the Book Depository) are people who hate this man, and want his demise. They hate this man who wants a better, more perfect America. Here comes the motorcade. Listen carefully. You may even the bands playing and girl scouts singing on Houston Street. (People unfreeze; look upstage, waiting for the president)

Bystander: Here he comes!

Jackie: (Enthusiasm) See? This is great! We'll be right on time of we continue at this pace, Jack.

John: Yes, darling, you're right. They love us. They absolutely love us. Nothing could be better to start off my speech at the Trademart.

Jackie: I want you to know that I will support anything you wish to do. If you really want this, I'll help you as best I can.

John: (Turns and smiles at Jackie) I'm glad you decided that, Jackie. I need your help now, even if this speech goes well. I think there are more people who won't give me their votes than what the Governor will readily admit. But most importantly, I need to know that you support me. Thank you.

Jackie: Oh, Jack I would never think of not supporting you. (Pause; loud bang is heard) Oh how wonderful! They've got fire works Jack! But I don't see them. Where are they?

(Another loud bang is heard; John stops waving and clutches his throat, choking)

Connally: (turning in his seat) I didn't know they were planning to do this. Awfully loud firecrackers, if you ask me.

Jackie: Jack? Where are the fire works? (With growing concern) Jack, are you all right? (Clutches his shoulder and tries to pull his head back up) Jack? Say something! Jack? (Another loud bang is heard; blackout) OH MY GOD! They've shot him! THEY'VE SHOT HIM! (Hysterical; a final shot is heard; the scene freezes; narrator comes onto stage)

Curtain closes;

Narrator: Somebody shot the President. His blood stains Jackie's pink dress. Jackie, hysterical, climbs onto the back of the car. Today, the world still asks - why was this man shot? Because he wanted to change America by abolishing discrimination? To stop crime? To improve American relations? (Pause) Enough of politics. The President is dead; he dies at I p.m. at Parkland Hospital. The United States is in shock and desperate to blame someone. A suspect named Lee Harvey Oswald, a known Marxist, has been apprehended in connection with the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Who better to blame than the closest thing to America's worst enemy at the time? He confesses to nothing, or, rather he swears he did not shoot the president. But if not him, then who?

Curtain opens;

Sally: Hey George. Glad you could make it.

George; Sure. What's new?

Sally; Not much. (Pause)

George: Is the report on J.F.K.'s assassination in yet?

Sally: (Annoyed; reading offnewspaper) Sure is. The House of Representatives decided today that Kennedy was probably shot by more than one gunman.

George: Oh really? How did they prove it?

Fred: They didn't PROVE anything. They said he MIGHT'VE been shot by more than one. (Reading from the newspaper again) Acoustical experts studied tapes and videos of the assassination and decided that the shots were fired from two different locations in Houston.

George: Well, I think that it's about time someone was brave enough to face the facts. What's it been, seven, eight years since he died? Oswald was accused for no reason.

Sally: Oswald was a communist! Those people will kill anyone! Oswald even had a Communist wife.

George: You know that Oswald was a Marxist not a communist. Plus, what does that matter? Khrushchev is a communist too. In fact, couldn't any communist be suspect at this point? Being communistic has nothing to do with it. Whoever shot him had bigger reasons.

Sally: Such as...?

George: Well, I'm not an expert, but I seem to think that the CIA had the biggest reasons. Kennedy practically killed the whole organization. It really didn't exist after he was through.

Sally: You really think our own government did it?

George: A lot of people think so, actually, Sally.

Sally: Well it's my opinion that anyone who thinks that should be arrested for disloyalty to his or her country.

George: That's nice. Sally. You keep on with your 'Magic Bullet Theory'.

Sally: And what exactly is that?

George: The official name given to the Oswald Theory. You think Oswald could actually fire three shots and cause 12 or so wounds and the bullet appears on the stretcher in Parkland in pristine condition? Now, come on! No person can do that. And you know what? Oswald was a horrible shot!

Sally: Yeah, sure. The Warren Commission proved it was Oswald, George. They had some of the best investigators in the country there. How could they be mistaken?

George: I didn't say they were mistaken. Sally. I think they chose to be blind to certain evidence.

Sally: There are so many different theories about this, that it's impossible to sperate the true facts from the false ones.

George: Right. Well, I have to get back to the office. I'll see you later. Bye.

Sally: Yeah, bye George.

Blackout; curtain closes

(They exit stage right/left; Narrator comes back on)