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The Gazette and the Manitou Springs Heritage Center proudly present “Robert Jackson-From ‘The Shot’ to the Pulitzer, the Assassination of Lee Harvey Oswald” by Pulitzer Prize winning photo journalist, Bob Jackson. The image of Jack Ruby firing a pistol at Lee Harvey Oswald is one of the most iconic photographs of the 20th Century. Mr. Jackson, who is a Manitou Springs resident, was a photographer for the Dallas Times-Herald on that fateful day. Come hear his incredible story and see his exhibit of JFK’s visit to Dallas on one of the most shocking days in American history. The event also features a book signing of Mr. Jackson’s book, “The Shot”. Tickets on sale at the Manitou Springs Heritage Center’s website, http://www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org/event/theshot/. Manitou Springs Heritage Center 517 Manitou Avenue Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829. Call 719-685-1454, email ManitouHeritage@gmail.com.

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