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The JFK Assassination

The JFK Assassination. After the Cuban Missile Crisis. 62% were unhappy with his policies on Cuba prior. After, Kennedy’s popularity soared – Fall 1963 – 60% of public gave him high marks Went from young, flashy, inexperienced to brave, noble leader who rescued his country from a nuclear war.

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The JFK Assassination

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  1. The JFK Assassination

  2. After the Cuban Missile Crisis • 62% were unhappy with his policies on Cuba prior. • After, Kennedy’s popularity soared – Fall 1963 – 60% of public gave him high marks • Went from young, flashy, inexperienced to brave, noble leader who rescued his country from a nuclear war.

  3. Going to Dallas • November 22, 1963 – JFK came to Dallas to mend political fences w/ Democratic party in Texas • Greeted warmly from generally conservative crowds lined on streets

  4. JFK, Jackie, Texas Governor John Connally and his wife

  5. Dealey Plaza

  6. Dealey Plaza

  7. Shots rang out

  8. Declared Dead 1 Hour Later

  9. America is Shocked

  10. JFK’s Funeral

  11. Lyndon B. Johnson Sworn In on Air Force One just after Kennedy died

  12. Lee Harvey Oswald • A Communist • Was in marines • Lived in USSR • Bored in USSR • Moved from job to job • Leading suspect in murder, FBI concluded he acted alone • Was assassinated later by Jack Ruby

  13. Warren Commission • FBI Investigation of who killed JFK • Concluded Lee Harvey Oswald acted independently

  14. The Conspiracies • Mafia conspiracy • Soviet Conspiracy • Cuban/CIA Conspiracy • Lyndon B. Johnson Conspiracies

  15. Albert Thomas winks at LBJ

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