The JFK Assassination. After the Cuban Missile Crisis 62% were unhappy with his policies on Cuba...

The JFK AssassinationThe JFK Assassination

After the Cuban Missile After the Cuban Missile CrisisCrisis

62% were unhappy with 62% were unhappy with his policies on Cuba prior. his policies on Cuba prior.

After, Kennedy’s After, Kennedy’s popularity soared – Fall popularity soared – Fall 1963 – 60% of public 1963 – 60% of public gave him high marksgave him high marks

Went from young, flashy, Went from young, flashy, inexperienced to brave, inexperienced to brave, noble leader who rescued noble leader who rescued his country from a his country from a nuclear war.nuclear war.

Going to DallasGoing to Dallas

November 22, 1963 – JFK came to November 22, 1963 – JFK came to Dallas to mend political fences w/ Dallas to mend political fences w/ Democratic party in TexasDemocratic party in Texas

Greeted warmly from generally Greeted warmly from generally conservative crowds lined on streetsconservative crowds lined on streets

JFK, Jackie, Texas Governor JFK, Jackie, Texas Governor John Connally and his wifeJohn Connally and his wife

Dealey PlazaDealey Plaza

Dealey PlazaDealey Plaza

Shots rang outShots rang out

Declared Dead 1 Hour LaterDeclared Dead 1 Hour Later

America is ShockedAmerica is Shocked

JFK’s FuneralJFK’s Funeral

Lyndon B. Johnson Sworn InLyndon B. Johnson Sworn In

on Air Force One just after Kennedy diedon Air Force One just after Kennedy died

Lee Harvey OswaldLee Harvey Oswald A CommunistA Communist Was in marinesWas in marines Lived in USSRLived in USSR Bored in USSRBored in USSR Moved from job to jobMoved from job to job

Leading suspect in Leading suspect in murder, FBI concluded murder, FBI concluded he acted alonehe acted alone

Was assassinated Was assassinated later by Jack Rubylater by Jack Ruby

Warren CommissionWarren Commission

FBI Investigation of who killed JFKFBI Investigation of who killed JFK

Concluded Lee Harvey Oswald acted Concluded Lee Harvey Oswald acted independentlyindependently

The ConspiraciesThe Conspiracies

Mafia conspiracyMafia conspiracy Soviet ConspiracySoviet Conspiracy Cuban/CIA ConspiracyCuban/CIA Conspiracy Lyndon B. Johnson ConspiraciesLyndon B. Johnson Conspiracies

Albert Thomas winks at LBJAlbert Thomas winks at LBJ