Dan Snow's History Hit The Assassination of JFK
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Nov 27, 2025 Jefferson Morley, a seasoned Washington-based journalist and author, dives deep into the JFK assassination with a focus on intelligence and secrecy. He recounts the chilling moment of Kennedy's death in Dallas and the chaotic aftermath, including Oswald's arrest and Ruby's shocking actions. Morley critiques the Warren Commission, revealing how key evidence was hidden, and explains why conspiracy theories persist. He also shares insights from his long fight for CIA records, uncovering revelations about surveillance and Operation Northwoods that continue to shape our understanding.
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Motorcade In Dealey Plaza
- The open-top motorcade rode through Dallas with Kennedy seeking accessibility and minimal Secret Service cover.
- Witnesses heard multiple shots in Dealey Plaza; the first missed and later bullets struck Kennedy and Governor Connolly.
Emergency At Parkland Hospital
- Parkland Hospital received Kennedy alive but critically wounded and physicians worked frantically in trauma room one.
- Within about 30 minutes his vital signs ceased and he was pronounced dead around 1:00 pm Central Time.
Oswald's Arrest And Killing
- Police arrested Lee Harvey Oswald in a theater about 90 minutes after the shooting and charged him with the assassination.
- While being transferred two days later, Oswald was shot and killed live on television by Jack Ruby.