North Carolina Law and Policy

William W. Plyler, N.C. Attorney

Raleigh Attorney Roger W. Smith Recalls November of 1963

William Plyler | December 29, 2009

Roger W. Smith, a Raleigh attorney, wrote the following article in 2003 on the 40th anniversary of President Kennedy’s death.  The article is reprinted here in its entirety with Mr. Smith’s permission.
Fall of ‘63: Tragedy, Victory and the First Bowl Trophy
In 1963, the Tar Heel football team was 7-2 approaching the Duke game, scheduled for Nov. [...]