Three Shots Rang Out: The JFK Assassination 50 Years Later

By: Darren Reynolds

Narrated by: Diane Sawyer

Length: 2 hrs

Publisher's summary

This edition of Three Shots Rang Out: The JFK Assassination 50 Years Later is an audio-only ABC News special created exclusively for Audible and hosted by ABC World News Anchor Diane Sawyer. Sawyer takes listeners back to Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, for a “you are there” exploration of the day of U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Key moments include:

• The very first reports of the assassination of President Kennedy.
• Eyewitness accounts from that day in history and their reflections 50 years later.
• Highlights from key newsmakers of the day.
• Go inside the ABC News Radio newsroom as anchors sift through incoming bulletins on the shooting of President Kennedy.
• Hear from Gayle Newman, the woman who was nearest to the president’s limousine when he was shot; Aubrey Reich and Dennis McGuire, two young paramedics who found themselves in the middle of history; and Gladys Johnson who rented the room where Lee Harvey Oswald was staying that day he when he left for work at the Texas School Book Depository.
• Hear expanded interviews with Dr. Ronald Jones, who was bedside for both President Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald; and Pierce Allman, a reporter who happened to run into Oswald as he was asking for instructions to the nearest phone.
• Plus, expanded coverage of President Kennedy’s funeral, and a look at the controversies surrounding the Kennedy assassination with political historian Larry Sabato.

These real time audio reports, eyewitness recollections from 1963, and new analysis make for a powerful experience of this fateful day in recent history.

©2013 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc (P)2013 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc

Great Tribute

I'm largely fascinated with this event in history, and thoroughly enjoyed listening to full-length radio recordings and eyewitness interviews. I only wish it had been longer.

interesting insight regarding the days of sadness.

I look forward to hearing disclosure in the year 2017. The government kept the Zuprada film locked away for 12 long years was really disturbing.

Fantastic!

What did you like best about this story?

Hearing the reports from 50 years ago, you felt like you were right there living it. It affects you as though you are hearing the events unfold live even though you know the history. I've read numerous accounts of this time in history, but hearing it as it unfolded 50 years ago gave me a completely different perspective on it. This is totally worth a listen! I'm not even a history buff and am looking forward to listening to it again.

very good listen

A good unbiased look at one the first of many events in the 60s that changed America.

Amazing

Brought back memories. Very informative and entertaining. Recommend for all interested Americans. Fact based book.

Amazing book!

This was a great book everyone should listen to! I learned alot more details in the assassination of JFK. I'm keeping this one in my audible library for my family to listen to.

I was fascinated by the detail of this compilation

I knew the general info of course from school history, but learning the details from people who were there was fascinating. This gave me a new view of this historic event.

Great glimpse back at a historical moment

This happened way before my time. I never really thought much about what happened to JFK but I knew the basics. I like what is said, "This was the 9/11 of that generation". I think it is cool that most of the recordings were made for the radio so they are very descriptive and detailed.

A look behind the facts

What did you love best about Free: Three Shots Rang Out - The JFK Assassination 50 Years Later?

The story gave an in depth look into the days leading up to and after the events. was also given a look at possible hidden facts behind the events.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Free: Three Shots Rang Out - The JFK Assassination 50 Years Later?

The actual news recordings

Have you listened to any of Diane Sawyer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes, great as always

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, the moment of the recording that says the President has died. Still hard to listen to, very emotional

Different!

Crazy to hear about this in a different way! I really like this book! But so many questions still!