Who Killed President Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Official investigations concluded that Oswald acted alone, firing shots from the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas.
Why Was Kennedy Assassinated
Historians point to a mix of political tensions, Cold War pressures, and Oswald’s personal motivations. Kennedy faced criticism over the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam escalation, and civil rights policies. Oswald, a former Marine with Marxist sympathies, opposed the U.S. government and admired Soviet and Cuban leaders.
How the Investigation Explained the Killing
The Warren Commission concluded that Oswald fired three shots from the sixth floor, killing Kennedy and wounding Texas Governor John Connally. The FBI and the House Select Committee on Assassinations reviewed evidence, ballistic reports, and witness testimony. While the official findings point to Oswald as the sole gunman, the committee later noted a probable second gunman, without identifying a conspiracy.
Why the Assassination Still Matters
The killing reshaped U.S. security protocols, intelligence oversight, and public trust in government institutions. It remains one of the most studied events in American history. For more background, see the official JFK Assassination Records Collection.
