John Lennon is assassinated (Dec 8, 1980) by Eraniyan, Keerthi [CH27]

Primary Sources

218904_3 — 2024-03-26 20:10:10 UTC

These are all of our primary sources.

Secondary Sources

218904_3 — 2024-03-26 20:10:46 UTC

These are all of our secondary sources.

(F) Article looking back on John Lennon's assassination

218904_3 — 2024-03-26 20:23:07 UTC

Did you know John Lennon was shot four times by a deranged fan? This is from a Fox News story looking back on the murder of John Lennon and how it impacted musical history. It's an example of a secondary source because, first of all, this was written 43 years after the murder. Also, the writer did not have a first-hand account of the murder and what happened, rather relying on multiple other primary sources to support their claims. Many primary sources coming together is a secondary source.

(G) Biography about the Assassination of John Lennon

21220621 — 2024-03-26 20:23:28 UTC

This book tells the story of John Lennon and how he came to be assassinated. This is a prime example of a secondary source because it is a biography telling Lennon's story that built up to his assassination. The writer did not experience the murder herself, but rather, she had to do research look for other sources and putting them together. This was also written in 2012, which is not in the same time period as the murder, so it's not a first hand account of the murder and what happened but it still informs about the assassination.

(B) A Newspaper article written during the time of John Lennon's assassination

21220621 — 2024-03-26 20:25:30 UTC

After John Lennon's assassination, countless of newspaper were written shortly after. This newspaper is considered a primary source because it was written shortly after his assassination. Therefore, being written very close to the event, being considered a primary source.

(H) Documentary about John Lennon

253333_2 — 2024-03-26 20:25:43 UTC

This documentary investigates the home life between John Lennon and his wife after his death. It dives into their home in NYC, living with their son Sean. It emphasizes his life before and after he was infamously assassinated.This piece of evidence is an example of secondary source because it is a collection of multiple primary sources.

(C) A photograph of people crowding around the Dakota apartment building in New York on December 8, 1980 hours after reports that Lennon was assassinated.

216118_16 — 2024-03-26 20:30:46 UTC

This photo was taken when people started crowding the apartment in New York. It was taken after reports said that he was shot and fatally wounded outside his apartment. This photograph is a primary source because it was taken at the scene only a few hours after he was assassinated.

(D) A live interview of Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's Assassin

21220621 — 2024-03-26 20:41:29 UTC

This interview was done with the assassin himself. Therefore, someone who committed the act, but also one who experienced the event from the start to the end. When someone experiences the event when it took place, it is automatically a primary source.

(I) Encyclopedia briefing John Lennon's life story and assassination

218904_3 — 2024-03-26 20:44:35 UTC

This is a Britannica Encyclopedia article about the assassination and life of John Lennon prior to assassination. It was last updated in March 2024, which is very recent and not very close to the time of assassination. Also, this is an encyclopedia article that is historic and uses multiple sources from history that may include primary sources. The writer obviously would not have had a first hand account of the murder and what actually happened, relying on accounts from other people and other sources.

(J) Memoir for the 43rd Anniversary of John Lennon's Death

253333_2 — 2024-03-26 20:49:29 UTC

This is based on Lennon's 43rd death anniversary. It honors the legacy of John Lennon. Also, it shows the imagine circle near the strawberry fields. Also, Elton John held a performance in remember of Lennon's album called imagine. Overall, his legacy wouldn't have ended if it weren't for the assassination. This is secondary because it is after his death, relying on outside sources to get the information.

(E) A news video on the day John Lennon was assassinated on December 8, 1980.

216118_16 — 2024-03-26 20:49:30 UTC

This is a video about the John Lennon death on the day he was assassinated, and at the scene. It includes eyewitnesses, the doctor who tried to save him, and details about what happened the day he was assassinated. It is a primary source because it is about what happened on the day before the incident and after it.

(A) Artifact; The gun that killed John Lennon

21220621 — 2024-03-26 20:51:30 UTC

The gun is considered a primary source and artifact because it was used during the time of the assassination. It was also personally used by the assassin in the process of killing the victim. Therefore, by it being used during the scene, it is considered to be a primary source.

(L) TIME Magazine written in the time period of his assassination

21220621 — 2024-03-26 21:02:10 UTC

Written in 1980, this TIME magazine featured John Lennon's assassination in the Dakota building. This magazine is considered a secondary source because it does not include any first hand witnesses. Therefore, although it was written during the time period of his death, it does not include any statements or confessions, and states facts that one remembers in memory of John Lennon. There's no first hand account of the author.