A bright Texas morning turns grim as John F. Kennedy’s motorcade winds through Dealey Plaza. Crowds gather, excitement palpable. But at 12:30 p.m., the atmosphere shatters with the crack of gunfire. The 35th President of the United States is struck, slumping into his wife’s arms, while Governor Connally writhes in pain beside him.
The motorcade races to Parkland Memorial Hospital, urgency in every turn. Meanwhile, Lee Harvey Oswald, the suspected shooter, flees, only to kill Officer J.D. Tippit in cold blood. Oswald is captured, denying involvement, claiming he’s a “patsy.” But his fate is sealed two days later when Jack Ruby shoots him on live television.
Investigations unfold, with the Warren Commission concluding Oswald acted alone, though suspicions of conspiracy linger. The nation mourns, and Kennedy’s death leaves a lasting impact on history and culture, sparking debate and conspiracy theories for decades to come.
