According to the official account, the Warren Commission, established by President Lyndon B. Johnson, concluded in 1964 that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating Kennedy from the Texas School Book Depository building. Oswald was killed two days later by nightclub owner Jack Ruby, fueling further speculation.
The report, however, has been a subject of skepticism and alternative theories. Conspiracy theorists have blamed another shooter, the mafia, the CIA, the Cubans or/and Soviets, as well as Lyndon B. Johnson, the US vice president at the time
The speculation has continued for several reasons. Despite the fact that US authorities have been gradually declassifiying records related to the assassination, some of the documents (around 1%) have still not been fully released, leading to public suspicion. Furthermore, some people spot inconsistencies in the Warren Commission's report. Others note the specificity of the time when skepticism towards the government was gaining momentum, fueling conspiracy theories.
Kennedy's popularity among the people is another reason for widespread speculation. His charisma and the dramatic nature of hsi death have led to a cultural fascination with his assassination, causing myths to appear. Moreover, movies, books, and documentaries about the assassination have kept the public interest alive, often highlighting alternative theories.
Sixty years later, the Kennedy assassination remains a subject of debate, partly due to the enigmatic aspects of the event and its significant impact on American society and politics.
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