CONSPIRACY OF JFK ASSASINATION

A Look at the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy

Ashling Murphy
5 November 2015
COM 301-001
Dr. David Bollinger

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The Occasion
Kennedys Presidency
John F. Kennedy took office in November of 1961 (November, N.D.). He served as the
President of the United States for the next two years and was beloved by a majority of the
country. The Kennedy family was seen as a sort of American royalty with people all over the
country interested to know everything about their life. They craved information about their
outfits, engagements, and family vacations. At one point in the presidency, Americans
everywhere stayed glued to their televisions while they anxiously awaited news of the Kennedys
sick newborn baby Patrick. Sadly, Patrick passed away three days after his birth in 1963, a loss
felt by the entire country (November, N.D.). It was said that the death of their baby only
brought Jackie and JFK closer, strengthening their role as Americas power couple (November,
N.D.).
Kennedys presidency was not without scandal though, with many suspecting him of
having multiple affairs and being involved with organized crime. One popular piece of gossip
even involved Kennedy having a relationship with prominent actress, Marilyn Monroe (Kiger,
2013). Despite these dirty accusations, Kennedy remained a popular leader and in the fall of
1963 he began preparing for his reelection campaign. At this time, President Kennedy had not
officially announce his plans to run for reelection, but historians and politicians will agree that he
was making calculated moves that indicated his plans to remain in office for a second term
(November, N.D.).
In an effort to bolster his eminent campaign, Kennedy had made trips to both Western and
Northern states by mid November 1963 and plans were made for him to travel to both Florida
and Texas to appeal to Southern voters. It should be noted that Kennedy was wary of his chances

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of winning Texas, and made a trip to Dallas in an effort to gain future votes from the state. Mrs.
Kennedy accompanied him on the trip, which was her first extended public appearance since the
aforementioned death of her son Patrick (November, N.D.). As such, this was a big trip for the
Kennedys and an exciting glimpse at the almost royal couple for the American people.
The Assassination
Both the first lady and President Kennedy travelled to Texas on November 21, 1963 for a
two-day tour of the state. The president was shot dead the following day. Shortly after noon on
the 22nd of November, as he rode in a motorcade with his wife, Jackie, President Kennedy was
assassinated (November, N.D.). This is the only information that can be confirmed about the
death of President John F. Kennedy, and to this day his assassination remains clouded in mystery,
suspicion, and conspiracy.
Following president Kennedys assassination, The Warren Commission was assembled
and tasked with investigating his death (Warren, 1964). At this point, conspiracy theories were
already surrounding Kennedys murder and the investigation was only made more complicated
by the subsequent murder of the man suspected as Kennedys assassin. Lee Harvey Oswald was
arrested in connection with the murder of JFK shortly after the shooting took place on November
22nd (November, N.D.). Two days later, as he was being led into a courthouse for a preliminary
trial, Oswald was shot and killed by nightclub owner Jack Ruby; thus ending any hope of
determining the truth of Kennedys death and sentencing the assassination of John F. Kennedy to
be forever clouded in conspiracy (November, N.D.).

Conspiracy Theories

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The Warren commission conducted an almost year long investigation into Kennedys
death, the results of which left many citizens unsatisfied. The 889-page report declared Oswald
as a lone assassin and named the single bullet theory as explanation for Kennedys multiple gun
shot wounds (Warren, 1964). Many challenged these findings as the true explanation of
Kennedys death and multiple other theories formed as a result. Although many explanations
have been raised regarding Kennedys assassination, there is no one theory that is widely agreed
upon by theorists. What is however common amongst theories, is the notion that Oswald did not
act alone. Many conspiracy theorists point to the fact that Kennedy was not the only person in
the car to be struck by a bullet. Senator Connally, who was sitting in the front of JFK in the
convertible, was also struck (November, N.D.). This, and Kennedys multiple gun shot
wounds, coupled with the discovery that Oswald only had three rounds of ammunition in his
firearm, fueled debate that Oswald could not have acted alone (Who, 2015).
Officially, the Warren Commission concluded that Oswald did act alone, and attempted to
explain Kennedy and Senator Connallys wounds with what they called the single bullet theory
(McAdams, N.D.). Notably, many conspiracy theorists refer to the single bullet theory
presented by the Warren Commission as the magic bullet theory and feel it is too far fetched to
indicate that only one shooter killed Kennedy (Who, 2015). This theory asserts that a single
bullet both struck Kennedy and also hit Senator Conally. This theory is not widely accepted by
conspiracy theories that claim it is unreasonable to assume a single bullet could do so much
damage, and challenge if the proposed trajectory of the bullet was even possible. These theorists
assert that there must have been additional shooters involved in the assassination to account for
the additional bullet wounds (McAdams, N.D.).

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Other popular theories of Kennedys assassination revolve around the involvement of the
CIA. That is to say, one main theory of Kennedys murder describes that members of the US
Central Intelligence Agency assassinated him. Several explanations are given for the motivation
behind such a treasonous attack. One theory states that JFK was looking into alien information
that the government did not want him to know about. Theorists cite two notes exchanged
between JFK and CIA agents wherein Kennedy requests information about extraterrestrial life.
The CIA note was not addressed back to the president, but instead was a warning that the
president could not see such information (Who, 2015). According to the conspiracy, this
indicates that the CIA removed Kennedy because he was looking into things they did not want
him drawing attention to.
Other theories reference comments made by JFK about splintering the CIA as
motivation for the murder or cite a disgruntled agent who had been involved in the Bay of Pigs
scandal as a possible instigator of the attack (Who, 2015). Additionally, the notion that more
than one shooter must have been present on the day of the assassination also serves as evidence
to indicate CIA involvement in the attack. The principle of additional shooters is only further
fueled by the arrest of additional suspects in connection with Kennedys murder. Specifically,
shortly after Kennedy was shot, three clean cut men were arrested near Dealey Plaza and were
initially suspected of being involved in the shooting (McAdams, 2015). Although they were
eventually released, theorists feel strongly that these men could have been CIA agents involved
in Kennedys assassination. The theory carries that the appearance of the men indicates they were
not lowly criminals and asserts that their presence on the Grassy Knoll warrants suspicion. The
theory also declares that the CIA would have the means to ensure these men were released
swiftly and without issue following their arrest (McAdams, 2015).

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Additional conspiracy theories accuse the KGB, the mafia, and even Kennedys sitting
Vice President, Lyndon Johnson as being responsible for the assassination. There are plenty of
explanations provided by theorists for why these groups could have been motivated to kill the
president. Specifically, theorists cite Cold War tensions as sufficient reasoning for an attack from
Russia (Who, 2015). They also note that Oswald was a leftist who had visited the Russian
embassy in Mexico prior to the attack (Who, 2015). Believers in this theory feel Oswalds
political views and associations with Russia are sufficient evidence that he could have been
working for the KGB. As was previously mentioned, Oswald was killed shortly after the
assassination, and little information was gathered from him prior to his death. Oswalds murder
played a pivotal role in the investigation of Kennedys assassination and left the event wide open
to the question of conspiracy.
Additional evidence could point to mafia involvement in Kennedys murder. Specifically,
at the time of his death, Kennedys brother was serving as Attorney General and was cracking
down on organized crime (Who, 2015). Theorists note this as a possible motivation for the
mafia to have taken out JFK. It is also notable to the theory that Kennedy had been accused of
working with the mafia previously and any associations he had with them could have led to his
death. This theory generally asserts that Oswald and any other shooters would have been
working with an organized crime ring and were under orders to kill the president. Theorists
further perpetuate this notion by citing Jack Rubys alleged involvement in the mafia as further
evidence Oswald was working for someone. In this situation, they propose Ruby shot Oswald to
prevent a trial that could uncover evidence of mafia involvement (McAdams, 2015). A less
widely accepted theory accuses sitting Vice President Johnson of organizing the Presidents

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death to claim political power, though this theory is often rejected in more mainstream
conspiracy communities (Patterson, 2013).
The presence of so many theories regarding President Kennedys assassination only
solidifies the lack of accepted facts surrounding his death. The questions that remain unanswered
leave the topic open to conspiracy, but not without reason. With so many Americans weary of the
official explanation of JFKs assassination, it begs the question, are these conspiracy theories as
far out as they are sometimes made out to be? When this many questions remain, one is left to
consider that maybe these theories are not just the paranoid musings of skeptical citizens, but are
instead legitimate explanations for the inconsistencies surrounding the assassination of one of
Americas most beloved presidents.
The Five Canons
INVENTION
Ethos A
An article published on CNNs website consults conspiracy debunker, Dave Perry as he
works to uncover the truth about JFKs assassination. Perry has been studying the history behind
JFKs assassination since 1976 and claims there is one theory he simply cannot debunk. In this
article, CNN reports that CIA involvement in the assassination is one theory that could be true
according to Perrys research (Patterson, 2013).
Rationale A
An ethical appeal aims to prove the credibility of the author or source in a component of
an argument. In this case, this source is significant and relies on the credibility of CNNs
reputation as a competent news source to make their argument. As a well-known and widely
accepted news source, CNN has the credibility necessary to make an ethical appeal about a

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historical event. The author of this article has an immediate degree of credibility as he has been
hired and promoted by a credible news organization. Furthermore, in this article specifically,
although the researcher consulted does not have any official position in the investigation of
Kennedys assassination, the article is quick to add credibility by citing the amount of years
Perry has spent researching the topic.
Ethos B
Following the assassination of President Kennedy, newly instated President Johnson
immediately assembled the Warren Commission to investigate the crime. The Warren
Commission spent almost a year researching and investigating the assassination to discover the
truth about Kennedys murder, and explain inconsistencies in reports regarding that fateful day.
The public wanted answers, and the Warren Commission published the Warren Report as a
detailed account of what transpired on the day of Kennedys assassination. This report is the
official account of JFKs assassination and is what the government says took place on the day of
the attack (Warren, 1964).
Rational B
This source contains abundant credibility, as it is the official and government ordered
report on the assassination of President Kennedy. The report makes an ethical appeal through the
credibility of the information as thoroughly researched and government sponsored. The people
who formed the Warren Commission have their own credibility as a retired Supreme Court
justice headed the committee. The investigation was long and thorough which also adds to the
reports credibility as a properly investigated and reported source of information. The fact that
the report has yet to be officially challenged, also adds to its credibility as a long-standing and
accepted explanation of the assassination.

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Logos A
The previously mentioned CNN article also provides examples of logos. Specifically, this
article makes a logical appeal through its formatting. The logic presented in this source supports
a strong argument in favor of CIA involvement in the Kennedy assassination. Particularly, the
article maps out several of the notable theories surrounding the assassination and systematically
debunks each one. This is done through logical reasoning. The article then leaves one theory and
makes a logical claim in support of the argument that the theory could be true.
Rational A
The use of logos in an argument involves making an appeal to logic. This aims to
convince an audience of your claim by appealing to their logical way of thinking. Many
conspiracy theories fail in this realm as they fall short of convincing doubters that their claims
make logical sense. In the case of this CNN article, the author appeals to logic in the reverse.
Specifically, he maps out several conspiracy theories related to the assassination and describes
what is illogical about each one (Patterson, 2013). In the end, he leaves one theory, the one he
believes to be true, and claims he cannot logically debunk said theory. In this case the author
claims that if logic does not disprove the theory, then it must support it.
Logos B
John McAdams is the author of a site about the JFK assassination. His conspiracy theory
website provides a detailed and well-researched look into many different conspiracy theories of
Kennedys assassination. The site is organized into several sections, one of which is titled,
Assassination Logic. This section provides a look at the logical arguments surrounding JFK
assassination conspiracy theories. Examples of the topics covered on this page include,

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Opinions are not Evidence, Too Many Mistaken Witnesses? and Wildly Improbable
Coincidences? (McAdams, 2015).
Rational B
This section of the website is a purely logical argument. It appeals to logic by addressing
the facts related to the theories. This section also addresses the speculative aspects of the theories
and explains that basing an argument on speculation, as opposed to basic rules of logic, weakens
the theory. By following basic rules of logic to assemble the arguments presented on this page,
the website strengthens its arguments through logos and subsequently strengthens the credibility
of the site.
Pathos A
One section on the McAdams conspiracy site provides an emotional look at Jack Ruby by
examining his family life and personality. Specifically, this section abandons the logical and
credible arguments presented in other sections and appeals to pathos by examining Jack Ruby
from an emotional standpoint. The aim of this section is to look closely at who Jack Ruby was
emotionally and what could have led him to kill Lee Harvey Oswald (McAdams, 2015).
Approaching the argument from this angle provides a different look at Ruby and the evidence to
support his involvement in a conspiracy theory about Kennedys assassination.
Rational A
By looking at Jack Ruby from an emotional standpoint, this section appeals to emotions
and tackles the argument of Rubys involvement from a new angle. Pathetic appeals aim to
convince an audience of an argument by appealing to their emotions. By examining Rubys
personality, the author appeals to the audiences most human qualities and aims to prove Rubys
role in the plot of Kennedys assassination. This emotional appeal is a different approach than is

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usually present in conspiracy theories about Kennedys assassination. This helps to strengthen
the argument by adding emotional support to the credibility and logic already noted in theories.
If the author can convince the audience of Rubys emotional state at the time of the assassination,
then he could provide evidence in support of Rubys involvement in the cover up.
Pathos B
The McAdams site also provides an emotional look at Lee Harvey Oswald. This section
serves to convince the audience of Oswalds emotional state at the time of the incident, which
could determine his role in the killing (McAdams, 2015). Was he a disgruntled citizen or a hired
assassin? This section addresses those questions by breaking down the life and personality of
infamous killer, Lee Harvey Oswald.
Rational B
This section examines Oswald from an emotional standpoint to determine his role in
Kennedys assassination. Many agree that Oswald shot and killed Kennedy regardless of whether
he acted alone or as part of a team. Nonetheless, it is widely agreed that Oswald was involved
directly. Looking at Oswald from an emotional standpoint could serve to determine his
motivations for the killing, subsequently shedding light on the extent of his involvement and
who, if anyone, he was working for. Because Oswald was killed shortly after the assassination,
little is known about his mental state following his attack. This section aims to uncover his
mental state and convince the audience of his role by appealing to their relatable emotions.
Inartistic A
The Single Bullet theory is a principle presented in the Warren Report that cites Lee
Harvey Oswald as the lone shooter in the assassination of JFK. This theory attempts to explain
how only one shooter could have been involved in the assassination when so many wounds were

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discovered in JFK and car passenger, Senator Conally. Specifically, the theory cites trajectory
paths and forensic evidence to assert that a single bullet caused Kennedys non-life threatening
wounds and also Senator Conallys wounds. This is a total of seven exit and entry wounds and is
a key explanation for the amount of wounds resulting from the attack in relation to the amount of
ammunition Oswald had in his gun.
Theorists can criticize this explanation but it is based on factual evidence that is hard to
dispute. The trajectory of the bullet according to this theory has been widely studied and
corroborated by evidence. According to conspiracy theorist McAdams, it is often the alternate
trajectory paths proposed by critics that are less probable and based on weak evidence
(McAdams, 2013).
Inartistic B
Another widely discussed topic within the realm of JFK assassination conspiracy theories
is the issue of Kennedys head wound. On this section of the McAdams site, the topic of JFKs
wound is addressed factually using research, diagrams, and medical evidence. The wound is
evaluated and evidence is used to corroborate the event surround Kennedys death. Specifically,
scientific evidence is used to counter-argue unreliable witness testimony and overly gruesome
conspiracy theories. In fact, the entire section covers medical information related to the days
events. From this aspect, the author uses inartistic proofs to provide a well structured and
researched argument that can compete with wild and accusing theories.
ORGANIZATION
The McAdams site has a very strict organization. The site is formatted as a guide to the
various conspiracy theories surrounding Kennedys assassination. Specifically, the site has a
topical organization that breaks down the assassination theories into various topics. The site is

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broken down by topic and separates the main theories into sections and subsections based on
their components and various aspects. This organization helps to make the issue more
understandable for the audience by breaking down the monumental topic into more manageable
sections. This style of layout also helps to highlight the most pertinent information regarding
each theory, which only serves to strengthen the authors argument.
STYLE
The authors of the various sources being examined use language as a primary means of
conveying their arguments. Through the use of language, the authors are able to exert influence
over the audience and convince them of their positions. Specifically, different sources employ
different language techniques in service of their unique position and goals. In all cases, the
language chosen by the author has a direct affect on the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of the
argument.
Notably, the McAdams conspiracy theory site employs formal and unbiased language
throughout the sections as a way of establishing the authors credentials and motives.
Specifically, the site is framed as a non-persuasive information bank that aims to uncover the
truth of Kennedys assassination by exposing all of the available information surrounding his
death and subsequent conspiracy theories (McAdams, 2013). This is a deliberate format
presented by the author as a means of persuasion. By using unbiased language, the author frames
himself as an uninvolved third party who wants only to expose the truth, regardless of what it
may be. With this approach the author gains the audiences trust by convincing them he must be
telling the truth because he has no other specific motivation or theory he fully supports. This
tactic is thoughtfully employed throughout the site and relies on language to fulfill this purpose.

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Specifically, McAdams introduces his site by describing, This website is devoted to

debunking the mass of information and disinformation surrounding the murder of JFK
(McAdams, 2013). With this opening statement, McAdams immediately manipulates language to
explain his goal. He does not use words like convince or argue but instead choses the word,
debunk to convey to his audience that his aim is to simply uncover the truth. This type of
approach convinces readers of his good intentions and gains their trust. This is a deliberate tactic
and one that relies on language to make its point.
Contrastingly, CNNs article on the subject takes on a dissimilar approach to form its
argument, and employs language differently in order to serve said purpose. Notably, the CNN
article adapts matter-of-fact tones and language to convey the logic behind their argument.
Instead of using language aimed at convincing the audience, CNN employs straightforward
language that assumes the readers will willing adopt the news sites stance on this issue
(Patterson, 2013). This is another language technique that assists in forming arguments. Here,
CNN assumes that to convince the audience, they must show the audience how convinced they
are themselves. Through language, CNN conveys that there is no additional option other than to
agree with their position, which is a very pointed form of argument.
Specifically, CNN uses phrases such as, shot this one down and nope that doesnt
wash either to frame the proposed theories as simply not true (Patterson, 2013). The language is
staunch, and words like nope convey to the reader a sense of informality surrounding the
argument. This language tells the reader that these theories simply are not true and do not even
deserve the accreditation an argument on the subject would provide. This is a very specific and
language-based argument tactic that CNN has adopted.

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DELIVERY
There are numerous and varying sources available on Kennedys assassination and the
conspiracies that surround it. Many of these sources focus on different theories or information
and take different approaches at convincing audiences of their position. These outlets of
information rely on various argument techniques and patterns of organization to make their cases
as convincing as possible. Unfortunately, not all conspiracy theorists are successful in their goal
and mistakes such as focusing too heavily on speculation or including too much emotion can
weaken their arguments significantly. This is not the case with McAdams site, which is
organized efficiently and delivers his argument effectively.
McAdams utilizes all of the five canons effectively throughout his site in order to make
his argument. His use of language only serves to strengthen the delivery on his stance and his
decision to organize the site topically also improves his argument. By using these features of
rhetoric so well, McAdams delivers an effective argument that serves his purpose of uncovering
the truth about JFKs assassination while convincing others of this information.
MEMORY
McAdams shows an overwhelming mastery of the subject of Kennedys assassination. It
is clear when visiting the site that he has done extensive research on the topic and has worked
hard to organize it effectively. Notably, he shows a complete covering of all topics; often
addressing multiple arguments and counterarguments related to the various theories.
Additionally, he does not only master the subject of individual theories, but masters the topic of
the Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories as a whole. His wide range of research
demonstrates that he has a full awareness of the topic and is committed to finding out the truth of
Kennedys assassination (McAdams, 2013).

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The Assessment
1. Did the speaker accomplish their goal?
In the case of the sources examined, the speakers did in fact accomplish their goals. This
is understood when one considers the specific goal the speakers had in mind. Notably, the
speakers examined did not set out to convince the world that JFK was killed by the government
or murdered by the mafia; instead, they aimed to place doubt in the audiences mind regarding
the facts presented by the government and media as the official account of President Kennedys
assassination. In this case they more than accomplish their goal.
Through the manipulation of language and the employment of the five cannons of
rhetoric, these speakers developed convincing arguments against the Warren Commission and
media reports surrounding the assassination of JFK. By including such mass amounts of
information on his conspiracy theory site, author John McAdams provides his audience with
enough evidence to shed doubt on the existence of one widely acceptable explanation for the
assassination. He effectively delivers an argument to his audience that conveys, the notionwith
so much doubt surrounding the official report of Kennedys death; one explanation cannot be
widely accepted as fact. McAdams shows his audience that more research must be done on the
assassination but exposes what inconsistencies exist in todays information.
The article published by CNN similarly accomplished the speakers goal of shedding
doubt on several popular conspiracy theories, while also convincing readers that one may be true.
This is because the news site did not set out to convince the audience that one theory is true
beyond a shadow of a doubt. Instead they aimed to convince readers that one aspect of a theory
could not be completely ruled out as true and should be considered by readers as a possible
explanation for JFKs assassination.

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In the case of the Warren Report, one might feel that the presence of so much doubt and
so many conspiracy theories would indicate the failure of the report to accomplish its goal. This
however, is untrue in my opinion. Namely, the Warren Commission set out to investigate the
assassination of John F. Kennedy and inform the public of what transpired on the day he was
killed. Although doubts exist surrounding this report, and conspiracy theories have developed to
fill in the gaps, the report still achieved its goal of providing the public with an official
investigation of the assassination. The fact that the report still remains the official account of the
event indicates that the conspiracy theories have not proven enough information to discredit the
report completely.
2. How and why did it affect you?
These sources affected me by serving to convince me of their arguments. After
researching the topic of Kennedys assassination and the conspiracy theories surrounding it, I
have reasonable doubt that the Warren Report is the definitive account of what transpired on the
day Kennedy was killed. I feel each source provided sufficient information to indicate that there
could have been a conspiracy to assassinate JFK.
Specifically, each examined source provided a strong argument is support of possible
theories. The sources did not aim to convince me fully of a conspiracy responsible for Kennedys
death, but did aim to convince me that a conspiracy could answer questions surrounding JFKs
death. I not only found these conspiracy sites informative, but also found them to be very rational
and well researched. Aspects of their language, organization, and rhetorical principles helped to
convince me of their positions. The arguments were presented rationally which also helped to
inform me of their positions more convincingly.

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In all honesty, I was surprised by how affected I was by this research. I thought the topic
would be an interesting one to explore but did not expect the information to be so readily
available and well organized. It caused me to wonder why more people were not openly
questioning the governments claims about the JFK assassination. Why had the discussions all
but stopped and why were the American people so trusting of government information when so
many questions were left unanswered? I found portions of the conspiracy theories to be more
rational and well informed than that of official information I was able to uncover. It begs the
question, if so many inconsistencies and questions exist, then why are our countrys leaders not
addressing them? And why are not more Americans asking leaders these questions?
I was also affected in my opinion of our government. I began to wonder if the
governments dismissal of these conspiracy theories indicated there was a cover up, or if the
government had simply failed to uncover the truth about the assassination. Both scenarios have
drastic implications and the presence of such doubts caused me to consider conspiracy theories
regarding other American tragedies as well. Overall, researching this topic caused me to realize
that not everything has a definite and widely accepted truth, and one must do their own
investigating to determine what they believe, what they do not understand, and what they are
okay with not knowing.
3. What are the implications of this CT if in fact any part of it is true? If it is not true?
If in fact any of these conspiracy theories are true, the implications could be catastrophic.
If any part of these conspiracy theories were found to be true, this would indicate that the Warren
Report was wrong. If this is the case, then either our government failed to uncover the truth of
the murder of our nations leader, or even worse, the government uncovered the truth, and chose

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to lie to the American people. Both scenarios could do serious damage to the credibility of our
great nation.
If in fact the government failed to properly investigate the death of President John F.
Kennedy, this leaves our country open to other attacks under the notion that we cannot protect
and defend ourselves because we cannot properly identify and punish those who attack us. It will
also indicate incompetency amongst our nations leadership.
But perhaps the most damaging scenario resulting from one of these conspiracy theories
being true would be a case where our government did in fact uncover the truth about the
assassination, and willingly withheld the truth from and lied to the American people. This
scenario would be extremely damaging. This would mean that the rulers and defenders of our
nation would in fact not be working for the American people, but would be working to deceive
them. This scenario could call into question the nature of attacks such as 9/11, Sandy Hook, and
other American tragedies and the resulting distrust of the government could believably lead to its
collapse.
If, as the government says, there is no truth to these conspiracy theories, and lone gunman,
Lee Harvey Oswald, did in fact assassinate JFK, then not much of our culture is affected. This
would simply indicate that a killer chose to attack our president, and unfortunately, succeeded in
taking his life.
History was made on the day of Kennedys assassination and our country was changed as a
result of the tragedy, but JFK was not the first man to be assassinated for his beliefs and sadly he
was not the last. In an age where Americas culture was changing so rapidly, Kennedys death
was another violent and tumultuous event that stunned the country. And today, just like in the
sixties, all the American people want, is answers. With so many questions still unanswered only

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one thing is certain, when it comes to down to who or what killed JFK, one topic will always be
namedconspiracy.

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