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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE PRESIDENT HAS BEEN SHOT

THE ASSASSINATION OF JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY

KENNEDY'S LIFE

  • John Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917, and was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas.
  • 35th US President
  • Father of two

LEE HARVEY OSWALD

KENNEDY'S ASSASSIN

LEE HARVEY OSWALD

  • Born on October 18, 1939, and died on November 24, 1963.
  • Ex-Marine and Marxist.
  • Shot Kennedy from the 6th Floor of the Texas School Book Depository, the same place where he worked.
  • Had performed other crimes beforehand.

NOVEMBER 22, 1963

Photo by Farid Iqbal

NOVEMBER 22, 1963

  • Kennedy was shot at around 12:30
  • Kennedy's motorcade was in Dealey Plaza during the shooting
  • While running away from the crime scene, Oswald shoots a police officer, J. D. Tippit.

THE AFTERMATH

LBJ is sworn into office.

Lee Harvey Oswald is shot by a man named Jack Ruby.

THE AFTERMATH

  • Jacqueline Kennedy would be scarred for the rest of her life
  • Oswald would go on to be assassinated by Jack Ruby
  • Lyndon B. Johnson would take presidency

MY THOUGHTS ON THE BOOK

  • Well written
  • Factual
  • Supporting images
  • Would recommend if you’re into history
Photo by KJGarbutt