JFK Assassination
A single bullet changed the course of history—was it a lone gunman or a conspiracy that silenced JFK?
Quick Facts
- Period
- 1963 - 1963
- Region
- United States
- Key Figures
- Lee Harvey Oswald, John F. Kennedy, Jack Ruby +1 more
Key Figures
Lee Harvey Oswald
Assassin
NoneLee Harvey Oswald, born on October 18, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana, remains one of the most controversial figures in...
John F. Kennedy
President of the United States
Democratic PartyJohn F. Kennedy, born on May 29, 1917, into a prominent and politically active family, ascended to the presidency as the...
Jack Ruby
Nightclub Owner
NoneJack Ruby, born on March 25, 1911, in Chicago, Illinois, was a nightclub owner whose life took a notorious turn followin...
Earl Warren
Chief Justice of the United States
Warren CommissionEarl Warren, born on March 19, 1891, in Los Angeles, California, rose to prominence as a formidable figure in American j...
The Story
This narrative combines documented history with dramatized scenes for storytelling purposes.
Origins & Discovery
On November 22, 1963, the world was irrevocably altered when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. The tragic event unfolded at 12:30 PM ...
The Evidence
CHAPTER 2: The Evidence In the weeks following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, a torrent of evidence began to surface, ign...
Key Players
CHAPTER 3: Key Players The assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, was not solely the act of a lone gunman; it was a tragic event surrounded by ...
Investigations & Cover-ups
CHAPTER 4: Investigations & Cover-ups In the wake of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963, official investigations commenced almost i...
Legacy & Revelations
CHAPTER 5: Legacy & Revelations Decades after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, the legacy of that fateful day continues to ...
Timeline
Assassination of JFK
President John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade. The event sends shockwaves through the nation and the world.
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Oswald's Arrest
Lee Harvey Oswald is arrested for the assassination of JFK. He is charged with murder, raising questions about his motives and connections.
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Oswald's Murder
Jack Ruby shoots and kills Lee Harvey Oswald while he is being transferred to a different facility. This act raises further questions about conspiracy.
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Warren Commission Established
President Lyndon B. Johnson establishes the Warren Commission to investigate JFK's assassination, aiming to provide clarity and closure.
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
Warren Report Released
The Warren Commission releases its findings, concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of JFK.
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
House Select Committee Established
In response to public skepticism towards the Warren Report, the House Select Committee on Assassinations is established to further investigate the assassination.
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
HSCA Findings Released
The House Select Committee on Assassinations releases its findings, suggesting that JFK was likely assassinated as a result of a conspiracy.
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
JFK Records Act
The JFK Records Act is signed into law, mandating the release of assassination-related documents, further fueling public interest and investigation.
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
Last Batch of Documents Released
The last batch of classified documents related to JFK's assassination is released, revealing further insights and spurring ongoing debates.
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
60th Anniversary of Assassination
The 60th anniversary of JFK's assassination prompts renewed discussions and investigations into the events surrounding his death.
Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Document Review Continues
Ongoing reviews and investigations into previously classified documents related to JFK's assassination are conducted, as public interest remains high.
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
Sources
- government_documentWarren Commission Report
The official report by the Warren Commission on JFK's assassination.
- government_documentHouse Select Committee on Assassinations Report
The report by the HSCA investigating JFK's assassination.
- government_documentJFK Records Act of 1992
Legislation mandating the release of documents related to JFK's assassination.
- credible_journalismThe Assassination of John F. Kennedy: A Complete History
An overview of JFK's assassination and its historical context.
- documentaryJFK: The Assassination that Changed America
A documentary examining the events surrounding JFK's assassination.
- academic_paperA People’s History of the New American Empire
An academic perspective on the implications of JFK's assassination.
- government_documentThe Zapruder Film
The original film capturing the assassination of JFK.
- government_documentLee Harvey Oswald: The FBI's Most Wanted
The FBI's profile on Oswald and the investigations surrounding him.
- credible_journalismThe Truth About the Assassination of JFK
NPR's investigation into the truths and myths surrounding JFK's assassination.
- credible_journalismThe CIA and the Assassination of JFK
A discussion on the alleged involvement of the CIA in JFK's assassination.
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