HIS 10: John F. Kennedy: Home

Podcast: Who killed JFK? (Apple podcasts)

Lyndon B Johnson takes the oath of office in Air Force One plane after John F Kennedy's assassination in Dallas, 1963.

Mrs Kennedy was by his side.

Use the databases in Canvas course Kinkead Library eResources to search for articles, chapters and eBooks.

Oswald was arrested the same day, but he did kill a Policeman who recognised him as the likely gunman, and he was arrested shortly after. 

He was interested in Russia and lived there for a time, later returning to the US after marriage to a Russian woman. He was a skilled sniper from his time in the US Marines. He never faced trial, being killed by Jack Ruby in the jail. He was 24.

The following article from ThoughtCo shines a light on Oswald as a psychological study and looks at Oswald's insecure childhood and early years. Oswald apparently sought notoriety and attention, leaving school early and joining the Marines, where he lacked discipline and maturity.

It is crucial to read, evaluate and think critically about information sources, particularly when dealing with information which may equate to conspiracy theories. Assess each website by checking if it written by a person, organisation or group. Determine the position of writing and whether or not the writing is credible. Many people hope to gain attention or notoriety through the media by espousing a new theory. You will need to ensure the theories you read have been backed up by thorough research and reasoning.

Dissertations and theses are still being written, and books are still being published. There is money to be made through publishing stories about the JFK assassination. There is endless fascination with proposing new theories or likely killers.

The recent release of official documents formerly held secret and secure means there may be fresh information available in the media.