Title:
Mary Moorman Signed Photograph with Eyewitness Essay on JFK Assassination – PSA/DNA Certified and Slabbed

Description:
Featured here is an extraordinary dual-sided artifact: a signed color photograph of Mary Ann Moorman—an eyewitness to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy—with a handwritten essay in her own hand on the reverse. The piece is encapsulated and certified by PSA/DNA under certification number 85481919, verifying the authenticity of both the signature and handwritten content.

On the front, Moorman is pictured standing at Dealey Plaza, holding the iconic Polaroid photograph she captured at the moment the fatal shot struck President Kennedy. She has signed the photograph clearly in black ink: “Mary Ann Moorman.”

On the reverse side, dated July 22, 2015, Moorman provides a moving handwritten account of her experience on November 22, 1963, detailing how she and her friend Jean Hill positioned themselves along Elm Street and inadvertently captured a moment that would become one of the most scrutinized images in American history. Her narrative conveys the build-up to the motorcade, her attempt to take a picture, and the horrifying aftermath. Below is the full transcription:

"7.22.2015
James,

Thank you for your interest in the JFK Assassination.

That day in Dallas, November 22, 1963 was so exciting for my friend Jean Hill and I. We parked down town about two hours before the motorcade was due. We walked in Dealey Plaza along Elm Street to find just the right place to stand to take a photo of the president and Jackie.The closer the time for the motorcade, the more crowded the area became. One of the lead motorcycle officers came several minutes before and I took his picture. I had gone to school with him. When the crowd grew louder we knew the limo was getting closer. As the limo came closer, I began to focus the camera, Jean yelled "Mr. President, look this way, we want to take a picture!" I stepped forward to the curb to snap my photo and I stepped into history! We witnessed a very horrible scene –

Regards,
Mary Ann Moorman"

Historical Context:
Mary Ann Moorman is best known for capturing a now-famous Polaroid photograph at nearly point-blank range as President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade passed through Dealey Plaza. Her image, taken just after the fatal shot, has been endlessly studied in both government investigations and public speculation.

The significance of Moorman’s handwritten recollection is profound. As with letters penned by eyewitnesses to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, which have sold for tens of thousands of dollars, firsthand testimony from individuals present during pivotal historical events holds enduring value. Moorman’s account offers a direct and emotional connection to a tragedy that shaped modern America, making this artifact an essential piece of JFK assassination history.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This unique item has been PSA/DNA certified and slabbed, guaranteeing the authenticity of the handwritten essay and autograph. The PSA/DNA encapsulation (Cert. #85481919) ensures the preservation and presentation of both sides of the photograph.

Closing Appeal:
Combining personal narrative, visual presence, and irreplaceable historical insight, this signed and annotated photograph by Mary Moorman stands as a rare and deeply human artifact of November 22, 1963. For collectors of presidential history, assassination memorabilia, or primary-source documentation, this piece offers an unparalleled connection to one of the most consequential moments in American history.