The Killing of Kennedy

Information While riding in an open limousine in downtown Dallas, President Kennedy was shot in the brain by a concealed shooter and died within seconds. The alleged assassin was Lee Harvey Oswald who was shot by a club owner, Jack Ruby, and died on national television. No elaborate official investigation conducted could not fully quiet the doubts and theories of whatever happened.

Information 2 Following the assassination, Vice President Johnson was sworn in on an airplane and flew back to Washington Johnson was able to retain the majority of Kennedy’s team Johnson managed with a dignified and efficient transition, pledging continuity despite losing the nation’s leader.

Information 3 The assassination left the nation in deep sorrow. Kennedy was remembered by his vigor, charisma, and idealism despite allegations about his involvement with organized crime or womanizing people. Many were unaware of how enamored they were with the former President.

Source 1 O: This is a political cartoon that depicts the mood of most of America. C: Political Cartoon and the world watching Kennedy’s death. P: Inform how America was impacted by Kennedy’s death. V: Gives an understanding of the American reaction to the death L: Limitation is that there is no words or background details.

Source 2 O: A newspaper article, written by a newspaper and published in that city C: Newspaper article describing Kennedy’s death P: To inform America of the tragedy that occurs V: Value is that it offers context for what happened with the assassination L: Could be biased and falsified

Source 3 O: Newspaper article from NY Times C: Content is describing the death of Kennedy and the aftermath P: Inform what happened and the next step of the nation. V: Informative and Understanding for what is happening around the nation L: Bias and not disclosing the full truth.

Questions Analyze how the death of Kennedy changed the path of America. Describe the steps taken to find a new president following the death.