Gary Mack provided a link to an article from decades before the assassination that confirmed the use of the red circles on the windows of Dallas buildings for fire safety purposes. Walt has read that article. Nevertheless, he can't be unconvinced of this fantasy that the circles were a "signal" to LBJ and others. Imagine the absurdity of that. Someone would have to paint or tape these circles on the windows of the building in plain sight of everyone in DP. And somehow explain this activity to the TSBD employees or do it without being detected. What were they going to do if the plan changed? Hang out the window and scrape them off as the motorcade passed?
Stephen Fagin | | Judson Shook |
I have seen it mentioned in a late-60s article, possibly fifth-anniversary. The "red circle" is mentioned in the 2013 book "Assassination and Commemoration" by Stephen Fagin, Crator of the Sixth Floor Museum. Judson Shook, Director of Public Works for Dallas County from 1968 to 1981, is interviewed:
"a painted red circle--a Dallas Fire Department indicator
noting where to access the building from a ladder truck"
Walt keeping this alive is kind of sad. Early CTs used to make a big deal about Jackie getting red roses in Dallas instead of yellow.