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The JFK Assassination. After the Cuban Missile Crisis. 62% were unhappy with his policies on Cuba prior. After, Kennedy’s popularity soared – Fall 1963 – 60% of public gave him high marks Went from young, flashy, inexperienced to brave, noble leader who rescued his country from a nuclear war.
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After the Cuban Missile Crisis • 62% were unhappy with his policies on Cuba prior. • After, Kennedy’s popularity soared – Fall 1963 – 60% of public gave him high marks • Went from young, flashy, inexperienced to brave, noble leader who rescued his country from a nuclear war.
Going to Dallas • November 22, 1963 – JFK came to Dallas to mend political fences w/ Democratic party in Texas • Greeted warmly from generally conservative crowds lined on streets
Lyndon B. Johnson Sworn In on Air Force One just after Kennedy died
Lee Harvey Oswald • A Communist • Was in marines • Lived in USSR • Bored in USSR • Moved from job to job • Leading suspect in murder, FBI concluded he acted alone • Was assassinated later by Jack Ruby
Warren Commission • FBI Investigation of who killed JFK • Concluded Lee Harvey Oswald acted independently
The Conspiracies • Mafia conspiracy • Soviet Conspiracy • Cuban/CIA Conspiracy • Lyndon B. Johnson Conspiracies