Presidential assassinations in the United States are rare, which makes the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza in Dallas all the more gripping. The window where Lee Harvey Oswald fired his shots is still surrounded by the book boxes that hid him — the same configuration as the hour the crime scene was discovered.
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Howdy, Dallas
Three thoughts while visiting the Big D in the Lone Star State:
— If you go to an SMU football game on a day in the 90s, bring something to sit on. The aluminum benches will be on fire, and shorts do not help.
— Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Museum. It’s truly remarkable how many historic events, from 911 to the financial crisis, occurred during his presidency. Perhaps the funniest part was seeing about eight bobbleheads of various Presidents, all smiling — except Donald Trump, who is scowling.
— Watch out for Friday traffic from Love Field. Listen to Waze to try to avoid the worst of it. No one enjoys progressing a mile in 10 minutes.