David Sherman Oral History
Object number2013.001.0172
Date09/19/2013
ClassificationsOral Histories
Oral history interview subject
David Sherman
Oral history interviewer
Stephen Fagin
ObjectOral history
Credit LineOral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
MediumBorn digital (.wav file)
DimensionsDuration: 36 Minutes
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DescriptionAudio oral history interview with David Sherman. A young Kennedy supporter, Sherman dressed up as the president for Halloween 1963. He was inspired by the Kennedy assassination to pursue a career in journalism and went on to become managing editor for a newspaper group in Buffalo, New York.
Interview conducted via telephone on September 19, 2013 by Stephen Fagin. The interview is thirty-six minutes long.
Curatorial CommentaryI shared David Sherman's story about dressing up as President Kennedy for Halloween in 1963 during a public program entitled, "Pop Culture Camelot," which took place at the Museum on February 17, 2020. The program may be accessed here: Pop Culture Camelot: John F. Kennedy (youtube.com). - Stephen Fagin, Curator