Why did John F Kennedy go to Dallas In November 1963?

Answer 1

He flew from Andrews Air Force Base to San Antonio, then visited NASA in Houston and on to Ft. Worth for a Chamber of Commerce breakfast the next day. It was a short flight to Dallas and the motorcade through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas where he was shot.

Answer 2

Kennedy went to Texas to try and gain some support from southern democrats ("Dixiecrats") because a main problem throughout his administration was lack of support for his programs from Dixiecrats in congress. He was looking ahead to the 1964 presidential campaign and he needed to carry Texas. He wanted to try to mend political fences among several leading Texas Democratic Party members who appeared to be fighting politically amongst themselves.

Answer 3

Yes, US President John F Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas on November 22nd, 1963.

Answer 4

to mend political fences for his 1964 reelection bid -nova net

Answer 5

He was making a speech

Answer 6

The assassination was November 23, 1963.