Dallas 1963 by Bill MinutaglioMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
"Dallas 1963 is not meant to address the many conspiracy theories surrounding the murder of President Kennedy". This from the Author's Note. In the years since Kennedy's death more than 2,000 books have been written about the assassination, many of which espouse one or more conspiracy theories. That's fine. I doubt I will ever tire of reading them. Among all that noise, this recent contribution manages to be unique by ignoring any conspiracy theories while painting a picture of a city so awash in Kennedy-loathing, racism, and hyper-conservatism as to be a hotbed of conspiracy potential. Dimensions to this include General Walker fomenting hostile and reactionary demonstrations largely against the U.N. and integration while apparently being in the closet; segregationist preacher Billy James Hargis; Dallas oilman H.L. Hunt preaching oilman elitism, plutocracy, his genetic supremacy, and quirky health cures; Minding the Store author Stanley Marcus trying to server the affluent at the Dallas retailer while being both innovative and segregated.
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