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How Did John F Kennedy Support The Single Bullet Theory
On November 22, 1963 John F Kennedy was shot at Dealey Square in Dallas Texas. His assassination was investigated by The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, also known as the Warren Commision. This was created by president, Lyndon B Johnson, Kennedy’s former vice president. Lee Harvey Oswald was charged for his death, but he was killed when walking to his trial.
The Single Bullet Theory was created by Warren Commission. The theory is crucial in supporting the claim that Oswald killed Kennedy alone. Three bullets were only shot: the one missed, the one that struck Kennedy’s head, and the single bullet. The time between the bullets would not allow for a fourth bullet to be shot. Unless there was another accomplice.

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