Unsolved Mysteries: The JFK Assassination
by Here’s a closer look at the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy and the eerie details that continue to shroud this more than 40 year old mystery.
Until this day, the assassination of former president John F. Kennedy remains unsolved. It has been a subject of controversy, mystery and extensive study for over four decades. The fact that the most powerful and influential figure in America can be killed in broad daylight was one of the most horrible and saddening events in modern history.
President Kennedy was on a visit to Dallas on November 22, 1963, and was riding a ceremonial motorcade with his wife, Jackie, along with Dallas governor John Connally and his wife (the driver was Secret Service agent Wiliam Greer).
Just as the motorcade passed the Texas Book Depository and proceeded towards Elms Street, a shot was heard (some witnesses claim that a couple of shots or more were heard, and Mrs. Kennedy believed it was similar to “firecracker” sounds). This did not kill Kennedy yet. He held both of his hands to his throat, as if he was choked and was trying to spit up a bullet. Mrs. Kennedy leaned toward the president to ask him what was wrong…
Here’s a photo captured just after the first shot was heard:
Governor Connally, who was sitting in front of JFK, turned around to take a look at the president. Just when the governor did the said gesture, he felt a pain on his back near his right armpit, which he instantly recognized as a bullet shot, and he began to faint towards the direction of his wife. A split second later…the seemingly choking John F. Kennedy receives a fatal shot on the head while in the arms of his wife. He died instantly.
How Many Shots Were Fired And Where Did They Come From?
This is where the controversies begin. There are many theories regarding where the shots came from, and no one can discuss this matter without being flooded with an avalanche of research material. However here are some of the most POPULAR VIEWS that are worthy of our consideration:
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The shooter or shooters were located in the Texas Book Depository – This building was behind Kennedy’s limousine. That would mean that the shooter or shooters took the shots from behind the president, using sniper rifle/s on an elevated position.
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Post Commentione gonzales
On June 23, 2008 at 9:52 am
it seems we can’t avoid assasinations in our history. we also got ours. nice work
the quail
On June 23, 2008 at 9:57 am
Well written and the facts are laid out in a undrstandable way. Great reporting skills as well. There is much to be said concerning the assassination theory.
Verniel Cutar
On June 23, 2008 at 10:05 am
Ione, are you a Filipino? I will be posting the Ninoy Aquino assasination soon..it’s seems like the Asian version of the JFK murder.
The quail, thanks. It’s funny how there’s so much to be said about JFK but still it remains unsolved! Well, it’s a very sad story for American history…but it really happened.
Thanks for reading
nobert bermosa
On June 23, 2008 at 11:19 am
nice post and nice pictures too,thanks
Ruby Hawk
On June 23, 2008 at 2:42 pm
It is still as much a mystery today as it was then. We will never know.
RJ Chamberlain
On June 23, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Loved it Verniel. Well researched and well written. Thanks.
tracy sardelli
On June 24, 2008 at 6:43 am
excellent article, thank you for sharing.
Verniel Cutar
On June 24, 2008 at 7:54 am
just a point of clarification, guys…in this article we read the words “killing two people instantly”..that’s a sort of typographical error and unintentionally inserted…coz only ONE person was killed (Kennedy), and the other was wounded (Connally). What I meant was TWO people got hit by a single bullet.
thanks for those who left comments. Glad you enjoyed reading this.
Crystal Tankersley
On June 24, 2008 at 10:22 am
Very well written article here. This is one of those subjects that people tend to have strong feelings about and totally believe one theory or another without much question of validity. Thank you for writing this from an unbiased point of view as that helps those who do feel so strongly to be able to read your article without being able to say well I dont need to read anymore or weigh this out as the writer clearly is biased in one direction or another. It is very difficult to just report the facts across the board and give each of the theories a spotlight. Well done my friend.
Lucy Lockett
On July 1, 2008 at 12:00 am
Sometimes these things are never solved to everyone’s satisfaction.
brianna m.
On November 10, 2008 at 8:32 pm
oh my gosh you reply to other people’s comment Verniel that is awsome go to your youth violence article i wrote 2 comments instead of brianna m. its Brianna M. but please reply to the comments i left you it would feel like i was talking to a FAMOUS person oh please please please please! im only 13 oh pretty please it would be soooooooooo awsome oh please please please!
^ me bri
On November 10, 2008 at 8:34 pm
please. ;]