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395. JFK: Hunt for a Killer (Part 4)
Dec 4, 2023
Dive into the chaotic events of November 22, 1963, as President Kennedy’s assassination unfolds. Explore the urgent efforts to save him, with Jackie Kennedy's heartbreaking moments by his side. Witness the dramatic transition of power as LBJ steps up amidst national turmoil. The investigation into Lee Harvey Oswald deepens, revealing questions of conspiracy and confusion. Discover the cultural interplay between espionage and politics in the 1960s. Finally, unravel the emotional and political fallout that followed this tragic event.
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- The podcast explores the chaotic aftermath of JFK's assassination, including the search for Lee Harvey Oswald and the unusual behavior of Jack Ruby.
- The episode delves into the evidence against Lee Harvey Oswald, including his association with pro-communist organizations and the discovery of a rifle connected to him.
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Kennedy's Assassination and Aftermath
The podcast episode delves into the events surrounding JFK's assassination and its immediate aftermath. The episode starts with the Kennedy car rushing to Parkland Hospital, where Kennedy is pronounced dead. Meanwhile, the police start searching for the suspected shooter, Lee Harvey Oswald, and find evidence linking him to the sixth floor of the Texas Book Depository. The episode covers the chaos and confusion at the hospital, the swearing-in of Lyndon B. Johnson as president, and the search for evidence against Oswald. It also explores the unusual behavior of nightclub owner Jack Ruby, who becomes intertwined with the story.
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