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Lyndon Johnson and Richard Russell on 29 November 1963, Edited by Max Holland, with David Shreve, Ashley Havard High, and Patricia Dunn, See the daily introduction for 1963-11-29 [from the Norton edition]. [Pause.] [4][13] A KC-135R Stratotanker refueling tanker was also scrambled from Fairchild Air Force Base to support the F-15 flight. why they ought to. Well, I just got down here. two[or]three years, anyhow. After making the point about the monotony of Russell's job through several drawn-out luggage clips, the video flashes a selfie of the 29-year-old working in the rain, followed by footage of a storm soaking the Sea-Tac tarmac. See the daily introduction for 1964-05-27 [from the Norton edition] Richard Russell. The Chief Justice was scheduled to arrive in the Oval Office at 4:30 p.m., and Johnson was confident a one-on-one meeting would lead to Warren changing his mind. [18] He was active in his church and a leader in the local Christian youth ministry Young Life. The episode illustrates several interesting aspects of the workings of the Commission and the creation of the Warren Report. They were all, in some measure, the result of the work of Richard B. Russell (1897-1971), a New Deal Democrat who served as governor of Georgia in the 1930s before embarking on a nearly four . Man, the sights went by so fast. The plane didn't require a key, but it did require buttons and switches to be activated in a particular order. 1, ed. Indeed, his first and only choice was the Chief Justice, and although Warren had turned down the post already, Johnson was not prepared to accept no for an answer. Is like on a takeoff, but yeah, it's burned quite a bit faster than I expected. [1][7][8][9] In response, two McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagles of the Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Fighter Wing under the command of NORAD[10] were scrambled at around 20:15 local time[11] from Portland Air National Guard Base to intercept it. That fella you got on there now though, is not too good, is he? Youve got some smart boys around you there that can give you the name of some outstanding circuit court judge. All rights reserved. A Port of Seattle official, Mike Pohl, said that Russell used an airport tractor to pull the parked plane onto a runway, which he would have known how to do, as part of his job in ground service was towing airplanes. As with most recordings of phone calls, not every word is straightforward to interpret. Ambassador to South Vietnam Henry Cabot Lodge, who according to most political observers would soon return to the United States to . "[18] But in the days immediately following Sen. John McCain's death over the weekend, the senator from Georgia became rapidly relevant again -- as Senate . They said it's not clear whether he had ever taken flight lessons or used flight simulators, or where he gained the skills to take off. [28] It described the perpetrator, identified as 29-year-old Richard Russell,[29][30] as suicidal and said his actions did not constitute a "terrorist incident". Air traffic control: Well, if you can see the Olympics, the weather's good. Richard "Beebo" Russell, the Horizon Air employee who stole a plane from Sea-Tac Airport on Friday night, performed midair acrobatics over Puget Sound and then crashed into an island, was an . And Im going to have[T. Hale] Boggs [Sr.] has entered a resolution over there, and I havent talked to anybody about the membership but you. [Thats the] only argument you can make for it. . I was thinking, like, I'm going to have this moment of serenity, take in all the sights. Rotunda was created for the publication of original digital scholarship along Hes the kind of fella that thinks hes the last word. I know youre getting a good view there, but if you go too much farther in that direction I wont be able to hear you anymore. You got a perfect one; you got a perfect one. Just a broken guy, got a few screws loose I guess. I wanted to get your reaction to it. It had first flown in 2012 and was delivered new to Horizon Air in the same year. In a humorous YouTube video he posted last year, he talked about his job and included videos and photos of his travels. His performance there was a disappointment; he left for Southwestern Oregon Community College, where he met his wife at a Campus Crusade for Christ meeting. Russell then said before he crashed: 'I think I'm going to try to do a barrel roll, and if that goes good I'll go nose down and call it a night,' according to a recording of his conversation with the controller. Russell: You did not. Well, give me the arguments . Ill be. Just like me, what we want to see is you not get hurt, or anyone else get hurt. Lyndon B. Johnson: The Kennedy Assassination and the Transfer of Power, November 1963January 1964, ed. 'Hi, I'm Beebo Russell and I'm a grounds service agent. Find out more. The perpetrator, 29-year-old Richard Russell, was a Horizon Air ground service agent with no piloting experience. Let me see . Collection: The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb. . [note 22] Russell was referring to Judge Samuel H. Sibley, who sat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit until his death in 1958. He died in 1971. . Russell detested the Chief Justice because of several decisions handed down by the Warren Court. Oh, he would have been ideal, but hes dead. A Motion was made by Representative Ford that a letter dated September 10, 1964, of Representative Pillion of Buffalo, New York, directed to the Commission, together with a copy of the interview of the Federal Bureau of Investigation with said Representative, be published in the Hearings of the Commission. And we'll be able to give you some advice on what to do next. For more about Richard Russells criticism of the Warren Commission, see: For the running of the Commission and the attendance of its members, see Edward Epstein, Inquest: The Warren Commission and the Establishment of Truth, Viking Press, 1966, and McKnight, op.cit.. A scan of the minutes of the 18 September executive session can be found at http://www.maryferrell.org/mffweb/archive/viewer/showDoc.do?docId=1335. Full Audio (1 hr) of Raw ATC Transmissions from Richard "Beebo" Russell - Stolen Plane (Subtitles) Sander Lewis 342 subscribers Subscribe 2.8K Share Save 211K views 4 years ago A few days ago I. The man has been identified as Richard Russell, a law enforcement official familiar with the investigation confirmed to CNN on Saturday night. For background on this issue, see introduction to Johnsons conversation with Senator Fulbright at 7:11 p.m. on 29 November. Richard Russell, a 29-year-old Horizon Air employee, hijacked an empty 76-seat plane from the maintenance area where he worked at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Friday night. The final descent at Ketron Island was determined to be intentional, and suicide was listed as the manner of death. I think I might mess something up there, too. [27], The Pierce County Sheriff's Office both thanked the public for its accurate information, and acknowledged on August 11 that federal agencies would be leading the investigation, primarily the Seattle office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Also, Chief Justice Warren generally opposed extracurricular activities by sitting justices. Russell took off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 7.32pm on Friday and flew, tailed by F-15 Eagle jets, until the plane crashed at 8.47pm into Ketron Island, located 25 miles south . Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, Digital No, thats what I said; thatd disqualify him. I think itd be mighty well if that thing was kept quiet another week or ten days . [note 24] E. Barrett Prettyman was chief judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. The Chairman: The Commission will be in order. I. And weve had a splendid record up to now. Furthermore, that the return of such apparel be subject to an arrangement whereby such clothing will be available if and when necessary to support the work the Commission has done, presumably upon mutual agreement of the Chairman and the widow or members of the Kennedy family. Russell, a 3 1/2-year Horizon employee, worked as a ground service agent. Russell was impressed by Connallys insistence that he and President Kennedy had not been hit by the same bullet (Warren Commission Hearings, vol.4, pp.135f). Well, Georgias a good state. . On the football field, he barreled for 327 yards, scoring six touchdowns as a standout senior fullback. Johnson ended the conversation believing, not unreasonably, that Russell had agreed to serve because the President thought it was so important. Harry S. Truman Library & Museum. Russell had no formal training as a pilot and did not have his pilots license. Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard B. Russell on 30 October 1968 Administration: Johnson Place: President's Little Office Date: Wednesday, 30 October 1968 Time: 10:25 am Series: Johnson Telephone Tapes: 1968 Duration: 24:38 Next Recording Transcript Edited by Kent B. Germany, Nicole Hemmer, and Ken Hughes, with Kieran K. Matthews and Marc J. Selverstone I'll start on Slide 3 of tonight's presentation. "[20], Rolling Stone magazine investigated the incident and reported in 2021 that some of Russell's friends and family believe he may have suffered brain injuries during his football years in high school and college. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Air traffic control: Just flying around the plane, you seem comfortable with that? Well, {the only argument about it is that, of course, in a} matter of this magnitude, the American people would feel reassured to have a member of the highest Courtthats the only [argument] youve got. A lot of the people he was helping were troubled kids.. It had been parked at a cargo and maintenance area for the night after arriving from Victoria, British Columbia, earlier in the day. National Historical Publications and Records Commission, http://prde.upress.virginia.edu/conversations/9010161, See the daily introduction for 1963-11-29, Copyright 2014 by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. [note 10] This was the closest Johnson came to saying he wanted Earl Warren. [44], In the days after the crash, clean up and recovery crews contracted by Alaska Airlines and their insurers were present on the island to remove debris. A Motion was made, seconded and carried that the General Counsel proceed to make arrangements to provide for the return of President Kennedys clothes which are referred to in the Report to Mrs. Kennedy. it concerns [J. Edgar] Hoover, and [the] Secretary of State, and some others. The General Counsel reported various items of the expenses and budget of the Commission during its months of operation and after discussion a motion was made, seconded and carried that the budget and expenses of the Commission as reported by Mr. Rankin be approved, subject to his furnishing a general financial statement for the period from November 29, 1963, to an estimated date of October 31, 1964. So if you want to try to land, that's the way to go. "[17] He asked ATC if he could get a job as a pilot with Alaska Airlines if he successfully landed the aircraft. They opened a bakery and ran it for three years before selling it in 2015 to be closer to Hannahs family. There [has] never been one thing leaked. The transcripts covered 275 phone calls recorded in November and December 1963 in the Johnson White House relating to the Kennedy assassination. I want to see that guy. [Elbert] Tuttle? After Russell performed an unauthorized takeoff, two McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle fighters were scrambled to intercept the aircraft. Well, Dulles is a good man. [4] It landed at SeattleTacoma International Airport at 13:35 local time the afternoon of the incident, after an in-service flight from Victoria, British Columbia. The President undoubtedly realized that if he were candid with Russell, the senator was likely to refuse appointment to the commission. Air traffic control:You know, I think they would give you a job doing anything if you could pull this off. As of 2019[update], this clean up effort was still ongoing, with pieces of aircraft wreckage still being located on the island after the first anniversary of the incident. I told you [to] tell him that I wanted to see him! His responsibilities included towing and pushing aircraft for takeoff and gate approach, de-icing them, and handling baggage. Lyndon Johnson and Richard Russell on 29 November 1963, Tape K6311.05, PNO 7, Presidential Recordings Digital Edition [The Kennedy Assassination and the Transfer of Power, vol. Max Holland, vol. social sciences. Im going to try to. Air traffic control: Ya, I have been out there, its always a nice drive. . Rich: I wouldnt mind just shooting the s**t with you guys, but its all business, you know? . [note 2] Johnson was referring to the presidential commission. Rich: Alright, 'cause I felt some, what felt like turbulence around Rainer, but there was no clouds hardly. You get your rest. [If] you dont get somebody from [the] Supreme CourtI dont know him personally, but this Judge [Harold] Medina, up there that tried all those Communists, is known all over [the] United States. So many bags,' he said. Air traffic control: Do you have any idea of how much fuel you have left? Id go crazy in six weeks in that job, and you. But hes [Earl Warren]thats why hes against it now. He met his wife, Hannah, in 2010 in Coos Bay, Oregon while we were both going to school, and the couple wed one year later, Russell wrote on his website. The final Report acknowledged that the possibility of others being involved with either Oswald or Ruby cannot be rejected categorically (Warren Report, p.22), but had only this to say about Russells and Coopers objections: Although it is not necessary to any essential findings of the Commission to determine just which shot hit Governor Connally, there is very persuasive evidence from the experts to indicate that the same bullet which pierced the Presidents throat also caused Governor Connallys wounds. Some of these circuit court judgessome right there in the District [of Columbia] one or two, are pretty good. [25][26] No injuries were reported to residents of the sparsely populated island despite the crash site being in close proximity to at least one cabin, which was occupied at the time of the incident. [note 18] Russell was referring to the House gallery where Lady Bird listened to the Joint Session address. The fire burned a 2-acre (0.8ha) area,[23] but was extinguished by the following morning. Well, they put . Transcript. It's going to disappoint them to hear that I did this. No, uh-uh. . At one point during the exchange, Russell said he knew how to put the landing gear down but that I really wasnt planning on landing it. Russel also told the controller that he was just a broken man.. Im going to try to get Senator Russell and Senator [John Sherman] Cooper from the Senate. I would hope it is for a guy like me. In audio obtained by The Seattle Times, the 29-year-old man is called "Rich" by air traffic controllers at Sea-Tac International Airport. The Presidents Commission met pursuant to call at 10:00 a.m. in the Hearing Room, Fourth Floor, 200 Maryland Avenue, Northeast, Washington, D.C., Chief Justice Earl Warren, presiding. In this season of life we enjoy exploring as much as possible, whether its a day (or so) trip to one of Alaska Airlines destinations, or visiting a new area of Washington, Russell wrote about himself and his wife online. In Taking Charge: The Johnson White House Tapes, 19631964, Simon and Schuster, 1998, Michael R. Beschloss transcribed the final line of this extract as I tried my best to get in a dissent, but theyd come round and trade me out of it by giving me a little old threat. Rather than threat, Russell probably uses the near homophone, thread. Russells contemporaneous notes and later remarks make it clear that his public acceptance of the Warren Reports conclusions came about not because he was threatened, but because he was deceived. But Ive kept her off. 22 November 1963 An Introduction to the JFK Assassination, You are here: Home Other JFK Assassination Texts JFK Assassination Documents Senator Richard Russell and the Warren Report. See, Ive been very careful. The Warren Commissions General Counsel, Lee Rankin, managed to defuse the senators criticism while preserving the illusion of unanimity. Yeah, Tuttle. [33], On November 9, the FBI stated that it had completed its investigation. Pre-provision earnings of $4 billion were flat to the fourth quarter and up 3% relative to the fourth quarter net of adjustments. Richard Russell, who liked to be called Beebo, was a 29-year-old man living in Sumner, Washington, who was born in Key West, Florida, and moved to Wasilla, Alaska, when he was 7 years old, according to a Web page he set up for a college communications class. He said: 'I would like to apologize to each and every one of them. Edited by Guian A. McKee, with Ashley Havard High and Patricia Dunn. It is possible that the stenographer at the 18 September meeting was not even genuine; Ward and Paul, the firm that had supplied stenographers for all the Warren Commissions witness hearings and executive sessions, did not submit an invoice for the final session. The FBI also said it found human remains among the wreckage. No hint was given of Russells and Coopers arguments with Rankin and Earl Warren, or of the discussions that, according to Russells conversation with Johnson, took place about the wording of the Reports conclusions. Well, if I can, I will. Tilden said that air traffic control was immediately aware that Russells take off in the aircraft was an unauthorized departure.. The second half of the two-minute video is devoted to Russell's travels, featuring photos and videos from his different trips around the world. Three of the Commissions seven members expressed doubts about the Warren Reports loneassassin theory. I don't want to. Unofficial digital copies of this call can be found online. [aside] Bill [Moyers], give me that list of the people. . In the first quarter, Capital One earned $960 million or $2.31 per diluted common share. Well, I agree with that. He said flying was a 'blast' and that he didn't need much help: 'I've played some video games before.'. Air traffic control: OK, and you can see all the terrain around you, youve got no issue with visibility or anything? and scholarly value of traditional peer-reviewed university press publishing See Warren, Memoirs, pp. Well, it was a 21-dollar gun. Yeahyou didnt tell me you [were] inviting him up here. Rich: Damnit Andrew, people's lives are at stake here. [19] Alaska Air Group CEO Brad Tilden announced on the same day that the airline was coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration, the FBI, and the National Transportation Safety Board, and was "working to find out everything we possibly can about what happened". [to Russell ] And . World War II on youngpoliticians. Lyndon Johnson and Richard Russell (President Johnson joined by Lady Bird Johnson, A. W. Moursund, and Wesley West) on 1 January 1964 Administration: Johnson Place: LBJ Ranch Date: Wednesday, 1 January 1964 Time: 8:32 pm Series: Assassination and the Transfer of Power Duration: 10:18 Transcript [note 1] After Oswalds murder on 24 November, Johnson had ordered the FBI to make a complete report on the events in Dallas, even though its legal authority to do so was tenuous. [J. Edgar] Hoover tells me all three of these shots were aimed for the President [John F. "Jack" Kennedy].

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