Martha Watson Oral History

Object number2022.001.0044

Date07/08/2022

ClassificationsOral Histories

Oral history interview subject Martha Watson

Oral history interviewer Stephen Fagin

ObjectOral history

Credit LineOral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

MediumBorn digital (.m4a file), Born digital (.mp4 file), Born digital (.vtt file)

DimensionsDuration: 34 Minutes

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DescriptionVideotaped oral history interview with Martha Watson. Watson celebrated her twelfth birthday one day prior to the Kennedy assassination. She was inspired in part by the late president to become more politically aware and pursue a public service career. Interview conducted over Zoom on July 8, 2022 by Stephen Fagin. The interview is thirty-four minutes long.

Curatorial Commentary

Martha J. Watson reached out to the Museum in May 2022, interested in adding her childhood memories to the Oral History Project. We value volunteers who offer to share their memories as part of this growing tapestry. If you would like to share your recollections of President Kennedy and the 1960s, please contact oralhistory@jfk.org. - Stephen Fagin, Curator