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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