Assassination in Dallas
John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while seated in an open-top limousine alongside his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy.
Cause of Death and Immediate Aftermath
Kennedy sustained gunshot wounds to the head and throat and was pronounced dead at Parkland Memorial Hospital shortly after arrival. The event shocked the nation and triggered immediate security responses across the country.
Investigation and Official Findings
The Warren Commission concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating Kennedy. The findings were later supported by investigations from the FBI and the House Select Committee on Assassinations. Additional details are available from the National Archives.
The assassination remains a defining moment in American history, prompting major changes in presidential security protocols and public perception of political violence.
