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The Rest Is History
397. JFK: A Conspiracy Unmasked (Part 6)
Dec 7, 2023
Delving into the JFK assassination conspiracy theories, the podcast explores various suspects, including aliens, Soviets, Castro, the CIA, and shadowy organizations like the mafia. It also discusses America's historical context and susceptibility to conspiracy theories, highlighting the Warren Commission's investigation and public doubts. The hosts humorously mention Canadian accents and analyze conspiracy theories throughout American history, drawing parallels to George III and George Washington. The chapter covers the broader context and compares Kennedy conspiracy theories to other popular theories.
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- The Warren Commission concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in killing President Kennedy, with no evidence to suggest a broader conspiracy involving Oswald or Jack Ruby.
- Despite numerous conspiracy theories, there is no credible evidence supporting claims of Soviet, Cuban, CIA, or FBI involvement in Kennedy's assassination.
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The Warren Commission and Their Findings
The Warren Commission was established to investigate the assassination of President Kennedy. Their thorough investigation, which lasted for a year, included interviews with over 500 witnesses and the examination of thousands of documents. The Commission's conclusion, as documented in their nearly 900-page report, was that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in killing Kennedy. They found no evidence to suggest that Oswald or Jack Ruby, who killed Oswald, were part of a conspiracy. Oswald's motive remains unknown, but the Commission surmised that he was a troubled loner motivated by his Marxist beliefs.
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