Dealey Plaza, Dallas

Dealey Plaza, nestled in the heart of Dallas, Texas, is a notable public park that holds a significant place in American history. Established in 1940, it was named after George Bannerman Dealey, a civic leader and early publisher of The Dallas Morning News. However, it is most famously known as the site of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.

The plaza is bounded by landmarks such as the Texas School Book Depository, from where the fatal shots were fired, now home to the Sixth Floor Museum dedicated to Kennedy's life and legacy. Visitors to Dealey Plaza can explore the grassy knoll, a small, sloping hill that became infamous as a speculated location of a second shooter, a theory that has intrigued conspiracy theorists for decades.

The site is part of the West End Historic District and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1993. The plaza maintains its historic look and feel, with signs and markers providing context for visitors. One can walk the same paths that were lined with crowds eager to see the President on that fateful day in 1963.