Jack Jernigan film
The Jack Jernigan film and another home movie in the Museum’s collection, made by Keith Griffith, are the only known images of Jackie Kennedy wearing sunglasses that day in Dallas.
According to Mr. and Mrs. John Connally, in their 1978 testimony before the House Select Committee on Assassinations, the sun was so bright that Jackie donned her shades as the motorcade began to move. President Kennedy, who was quite image-conscious (as was Jackie) thought her “look” was inappropriate and politely asked her to take them off. She ignored him. Moments later, after noticing she still wore her sunglasses, he made it clear to her in no uncertain terms that they should come off. Jackie then complied. I have yet to see any pictures past the entrance to Dallas Love Field showing Jackie still wearing those glasses. - Gary Mack, Curator