1 year ago
JFK assassination footage sells for $137,500 at auction
Rare JFK Assassination Footage Auctioned
An 8mm color home film capturing the moments after President John F. Kennedy's assassination has been sold at auction for $137,500. The footage, which shows the presidential motorcade racing to the hospital, was offered by RR Auction in Boston to an anonymous buyer.
The film includes a 10-second clip from Interstate 35, depicting Secret Service Agent Clint Hill protecting the president and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Bobby Livingston, executive vice president of the auction house, described the footage as providing 'a gripping sense of urgency and heartbreak.'
That was shocking.
- 8mm color home film of JFK's motorcade after shooting sells for $137,500.
- Footage shows Secret Service agent Clint Hill protecting JFK and Jackie Kennedy.
- Auction house RR Auction in Boston sold the film to an anonymous buyer.
- Film provides a gripping sense of urgency and heartbreak, according to auction executive.
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