Rare footage of JFK’s motorcade rushing to hospital after shooting sells for nearly $138K at auction

A piece of American history was recently sold at auction for nearly $138,000 – never-before-seen footage of President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade rushing to the hospital after he was shot in Dallas on November 22, 1963.

The rare footage captures the chaotic moments following the assassination of JFK as his motorcade raced to Parkland Memorial Hospital. The video, shot by a local news crew, shows the president’s limousine speeding through the streets of Dallas with Secret Service agents and medical personnel in tow.

The footage was sold at auction to an anonymous bidder who was willing to pay top dollar for this piece of history. The auction house described the footage as a “truly unique and significant piece of American history.”

The sale of this footage serves as a reminder of the enduring fascination with the events surrounding JFK’s assassination. Nearly six decades later, the public’s interest in the tragic day in Dallas has not waned.

As this rare footage changes hands, it continues to keep the memory of President Kennedy alive and allows future generations to witness the harrowing moments that unfolded on that fateful day.