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The Assassination of John F. Kennedy: a Conspiracy
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy has invoked more intrigue than any other assassination of the twentieth century. It is one of the single most researched events in the history of mankind. More time has gone into investigating the two minutes surrounding the firing of the fatal shots than any other time period (Arnold 11). This tragedy was seen by hundreds of eyewitness spectators who all qualified as first-person witnesses. Fortunately, because of the advances in technology, the assassination of President Kennedy was recorded in film both with motion and still photography. These graphic souvenirs have been the subject of much research and inquiry. The debate that encompasses them often includes the dispute, "was President Kennedy the victim of an assassination conspiracy?" As one examines the facts, the conclusion must be reached; Lee Harvey Oswald was not solely responsible for the assassination of John F. Kennedy but acted simultaneously with other unknown conspirators.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in 1917, in Brookline, Massachusetts. He was the second child born out of nine children. He was very fortunate to be born in an extremely wealthy family, which was filled with an interest in politics. Kennedy was an exceptionally intelligent young man and attended some very well known schools and universities including Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford. In his early years while attending educational institutions, Kennedy was in poor health and would develop illnesses and have to leave. After graduating from Harvard, Kennedy joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Second World War. In 1944, Kennedy 's brother was killed in a bombing mission. His brother had visions of entering the field of politics, thus influencing John to enter politics. Kennedy always said, "Just as I went into politics because Joe died, if anything happens to me tomorrow, my brother Bobby would run for my seat in the Senate. And if Bobby died, Teddy would take over for



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