Kennedy+Assasination

//Background// November 22, 1963. The world is left in a state of shock following the assassination of the thirty fifth president of the United States, John F. Kennedy. Renowned for his political prowess and expert negotiational skills, Kennedy was a well liked President, despite mild criticisms of his handling of the Vietnam conflict. His killer, Lee Harvery Oswald was arrested soon after.
 * Kennedy Assasination**
 * Wyatt Andersen**

//The Assasination// The time is 12:30 am. The presidential limo, carrying Kennedy, first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and Texas governor John Connally cruises down Elm Street, nearing its destination of Dealy Plaza. A thick crowd follows the open limousine, supporters of the president cheering his exploits. Connally reported afterwards that, prior to his death, Kennedy had been commenting on the enthusiasm of the Texan people, very pleased to meet his supporters in person. A brief conversation between John and Kennedy was suddenly cut short by three loud gunshots. The bullets penetrated the presidents spine and skull, killing him instantly. Instantly the crowd began to panic, people fighting in an attempt to flee the scene. Connally and spectator James Tague also were badly wounded, both surviving due to their collapsing positions preventing air from entering their bodfy cavity wounds, and thus saving their lives. Many of those present testified to seeing muzzle flashes from a small grassy knoll to the right of the crowd. Police quickly cordoned the area, but didn't manage to capture any suspects.

//Lee Harvey Oswald// Seventy minutes after the assassination, Lee Harvery Oswald was arrested several miles away from the murder scene, charged for murdering police officer J. D. Tippit, who had tried to arrest him as a murder suspect. Fellow officers quickly restrained and arrested Oswald, taking him to the local law enforcement station for questioning. Upon uncovering and examining his Carcano Rifle, it was quickly unvelied that he was the lone murderer of Kennedy. Before he could be tried however, he was shot and killed by club owner Jack Ruby, who was outraged by the presidents death.

//Aftermath// Jack Ruby was arrested and tried, although many regarded him as a hero for bringing Oswald to 'justice'. A mass funeral was held for Kennedy, with representatives from many countries attending, including Soviet politicians, who were at the time still regarded as political enemies to the States. Further investigations were held and it was confirmed that Oswald was, without a doubt the lone conspirator against the president. Kennedy, after a brief period of political confusion, was succeeded by Lyndon B. Johnson on the same day as his death.