Sixty years after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, unanswered questions continue to fuel conspiracy theories. Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of shooting President Kennedy on November 22, 1963, has remained a central figure in the ongoing debate over what truly happened that fateful day in Dallas. The events of the past decade have further substantiated the half-century appraisal of the event as an initial manifestation of the political turmoil that would grip the nation in the years to come.
Americans fell hard for conspiracy theories in the postwar era. That was, in part, because their own government repeatedly conspired against them, leading to a deep-seated mistrust of political institutions. Lee Harvey Oswald, a former Marine who defected to the Soviet Union before returning to the United States, embodied the complexities of Cold War politics and espionage that characterized the era.
Shaker Heights attorney, judge, and author Burt W. Griffin just published his book about the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy, Lee Harvey Oswald, and the conspiracy theories that have persisted for decades. Griffin, who served on the Warren Commission investigating the assassination, provides a unique perspective on the events surrounding that tragic day in Dallas.
There have been dozens of conspiracy theories on the JFK assassination, including those put forth in Hollywood movies, but Burt Griffin's research sheds new light on the political motivations behind Lee Harvey Oswald's actions. From his connections to communist sympathizers to his mysterious movements in the days leading up to the assassination, Oswald's story is intertwined with the political landscape of the early 1960s.
Former President Donald Trump fell to the ground Saturday, clutching his face after what sounded like gunfire at a rally in Pennsylvania. This dramatic scene is reminiscent of the chaos and confusion that surrounded President Kennedy's assassination, further highlighting the lasting impact of that tragic event on American politics.
More than 50 years after President Kennedy was assassinated, the majority of Americans believe some conspiracy about his death. The enduring fascination with the JFK assassination speaks to a deep-seated distrust of the official narrative and a desire to uncover the truth behind one of the most pivotal moments in American history.
Dubbed the "city of hate" after the 1963 killing, the Texas metropolis has largely moved on but the forces that brought death to Dealey Plaza still linger in the collective memory of the nation. The legacy of Lee Harvey Oswald and the JFK assassination continues to shape public perception of government institutions and the political forces at play in the United States.
