John Fitzgerald Kennedy was very popular and much adored during his term of office. The world should not yet know about his real personality. In later years after his death, the truth came out. He was not the faithful husband nor was he in good health. Nevertheless, he is still one of the most popular US Presidents ever. He had not deserved to be assassinated. No one has. Inspired by Oliver Stone’s Hollywood movie ‘JFK’, I wanted to know more about the assassination. Who could be responsible for it? Which motivation could someone have to kill the president of the most powerful nation in the world? I do not intend to find the real murderer, I am not competent for that. Yet, I can try to get a picture of the most important theories and evaluate them. I am as well interested in the consequences of the assassination on the world. I think another interesting question is how the people reacted to the assassination. People who were there, and people who only heard it in the news. Both seem to be concerned.
The most exciting part about the assassination is the ignorance. Although over 40 years passed since then, the Kennedy case, as one of very few of the 20th Century, still remains unsolved.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Short Biography of JFK
- The Assassination
- Chronology of the Assassination
- Eye witness accounts
- Reactions to the Assassination in Switzerland
- Statements in newspapers
- Personal reactions
- Theories
- Warren Commission
- Pro
- Contra
- Jim Garrison
- Pro
- Contra
- Fidel Castro
- Pro
- Contra
- Mafia
- Pro
- Contra
- Recent findings
- Warren Commission
- Consequences of the Assassination on the World
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the assassination of John F. Kennedy and analyze the surrounding circumstances, theories, and consequences. The primary objective is to provide an overview of the most prominent theories surrounding the assassination, assess their validity, and examine the impact of the event on the world. Key themes include:- The life and legacy of John F. Kennedy
- The assassination and its immediate aftermath
- The various theories surrounding the assassination
- The consequences of the assassination on the world
- Reactions to the assassination in Switzerland
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter introduces the paper's focus on the assassination of John F. Kennedy, highlighting the enduring mystery surrounding the event. It explores the author's motivation for undertaking this research, driven by a desire to understand the complexity of the theories and their impact on the world. The chapter also touches on the enduring nature of the mystery and the diverse range of reactions to the assassination.
The second chapter provides a concise biography of John F. Kennedy, tracing his early life, education, and military service. It highlights his significant achievements, including his political career, his book "Profiles in Courage," and his election as the 35th President of the United States. The chapter also briefly touches upon his health challenges and his personal life, including his marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier and the birth of their children.
The third chapter delves into the assassination itself, providing a detailed chronology of the event. It includes eyewitness accounts and examines the immediate reactions to the assassination in Switzerland, analyzing both public statements in newspapers and personal reactions from individuals.
The fourth chapter presents a comprehensive analysis of the various theories surrounding the assassination. This chapter explores the Warren Commission's findings, both supporting and opposing arguments. It further examines the theories presented by Jim Garrison, including both pro and contra viewpoints. The chapter then explores theories involving Fidel Castro and the Mafia, providing evidence and arguments for and against each theory. Finally, it concludes with a discussion of recent findings and insights into the assassination.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The assassination of John F. Kennedy, Warren Commission, Jim Garrison, Fidel Castro, Mafia, conspiracy theories, Cold War, Cuba Crisis, world politics, historical analysis, Switzerland, public reaction.- Quote paper
- Beat Andreas Schweizer (Author), 2006, The Assassination of John F. Kennedy, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/208313
