Release date is 2013-10-20

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"Warren Commission (06 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)" is a historical account documenting the proceedings of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, created in the mid-20th century. The volume consists of testimonies from medical personnel and witnesses present during the events surrounding the assassination, specifically focusing on the medical care provided to the President immediately after he was shot. The opening of this volume provides the context for the Commission's investigations, outlining the purpose and authority established under Executive Order 11130. Testimonies from Dr. Charles Carrico and Dr. Malcolm Perry detail their experiences and observations while attending to President Kennedy in Parkland Hospital on the day of the assassination. They describe the critical efforts to save the President's life, the condition he was in upon arrival, and the treatments administered, including tracheotomy and assessments of his wounds. The detailed accounts reveal the chaotic yet focused medical response, emphasizing the dire circumstances and the challenges faced by the attending physicians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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