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Solving JFK

Ep 36: Oswald in Russia (Part 2)

Feb 28, 2024
Exploring Lee Harvey Oswald's time in Russia, his interactions with the CIA, visit to the US Embassy in Moscow, suspicious activities, and detailed look into the CIA's involvement with Oswald amidst the backdrop of President Kennedy's assassination.
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Quick takeaways

  • Oswald's attempt to defect showcased his Marxist beliefs and willingness to share military secrets, sparking debates on potential external influences.
  • CIA's delayed action on opening a file on Oswald and suspicions of high-level involvement hint at a complex web surrounding his interactions with both US and Soviet authorities.

Deep dives

Oswald's Attempts and Connections

After Lee Harvey Oswald's attempted suicide in Moscow, his interactions with the American Embassy revealed his desire to defect based on his Marxist beliefs and sharing military information. Oswald's refusal to formally renounce his American citizenship led to speculation about external influences guiding his actions. Despite his intentions to share classified information with the Soviets, the US Embassy did not arrest him, raising questions about their handling of his situation.

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