The house at 1026 N. Beckley in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas, TX, was the temporary residence of Lee Harvey Oswald at the time of John F. Kennedy's assassination. Oswald rented a room here for $ 8 a week, starting October 14, 1963, under the name O.H. Lee The building is about 2 miles from the Texas School Book Depository where Oswald begins work on October 16th.
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Built in 1935, this three-bedroom house was bought by Mrs. Gladys Johnson in 1943. It is currently owned by Mrs Johnson's grandson, Patricia Hall, who has opened the house to the public and offers tours.
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Kennedy Assassination
Starting October 14, 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald rented a small room at Johnson's home for $ 8 a week. He slept there on weeknights, and returned on weekends to the outskirts of Irving, Texas, to be with his wife. On the date of the murder, November 22, Oswald returned to his room immediately after firing on President John F. Kennedy from the sixth floor window of the Texas School Book Depository. According to housekeeper Earlene Roberts, Oswald enters the house with a "rush", grabs a light jacket and stays home for only three to four minutes and goes on foot.
Shortly thereafter, Oswald was confronted by Dallas Police officer J.D. Tippit near junction 10 and Patton. After exchanging a few words, Oswald fatally shot Officer Tippit and then was captured moments later at the Texas Theater.
References
External links
- Oswald Rooming House Museum
- Housekeeper Earlene Roberts Interview - CBS news (YouTube)
Further reading
- Myers, Dale K. With Malice: Lee Harvey Oswald and Assassination Officer J.D. Tippit . ISBN: 0-9662709-7-5.
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