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The Assassination of JFK: A 60 Year Retrospective NEW!

JFK’s assassination in broad daylight on a street in Dallas has been described by many as “the crime of the century” and, for many of our generation, was the most shocking public event in memory. According to the Warren Commission appointed by LBJ, the murder was committed by a lone gunman firing three shots from the window of a book warehouse overlooking the motorcade route. Others have demurred, suggesting multiple shooters and a conspiracy. This course is a nitty gritty evaluation of the crime scene, touching on larger political and social issues that directly affected what happened in Dealey Plaza. The instructor has no preconceived “position,” and students should not expect simplistic, prepackaged “answers.” The course will be in lecture format, with questions and comments welcome. There will be plentiful maps, diagrams, and contemporary and vintage videos; some materials may be disturbing. No prior knowledge or outside reading is required.

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