What Happened on November 22, 1963
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in an open-top motorcade. Shots were fired, and Kennedy sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a hospital.
Immediate Aftermath and Investigation
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as president. The Warren Commission was established to investigate the assassination and concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. The FBI and other agencies reviewed evidence, witness testimony, and ballistic reports.
Lasting Historical Impact
The JFK Kennedy assassination reshaped public trust, security protocols, and political discourse in the United States. It prompted changes in presidential protection and sparked decades of public interest. For a detailed timeline and primary documents, visit the official JFK Library.
