The recently surfaced footage captures the urgency and chaos following JFK's assassination, with moments that show Secret Service agents and the frantic drive to the hospital.
Bobby Livingston, executive vice president of RR Auction, emphasized that the film 'provides a gripping sense of urgency and heartbreak' as JFK's motorcade sped to reach medical attention.
Carpenter's 8 mm color film was preserved within his family and shows pivotal moments during the assassination aftermath, adding an emotional depth to historical events.
The auctioning of this footage for $137,500 underscores the continued public interest and the importance of historical artifacts related to JFK's assassination.
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