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    Who Really Killed Kennedy The day of November 22,1963, will be remembered as a melancholy date in American history. John F. Kennedy, the beloved president of the United States, was brutally assassinated. Americans across the country mourned over the death of their leader, while at the same time wondering what the future held for them and their nation. Majority of scholars agree that a man named Lee Harvey Oswald is the one who fired three shots from a building as Kennedy was riding through a…

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    1. In at least 150 words describe your main academic interests, academic strengths, and academic limitations at this time. Explain any special circumstances you feel should be considered in the application process: For many years I have been interested in studying project management and gaining greater insight on business operations key functions. I find initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects absolutely fascinating. While, much of my professional experience has been in…

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    In 1963, the president of the United States, was brutally murdered by being shot while in a motorcade driving down Elm Street in Dallas, Texas as he was campaigning to be re-elected. The FBI say that Lee Harvey Oswald, a U.S. Marine, fired off 3 shots at the car in which the president was riding in the back of with his wife, the Governor of Texas, John Connally and his wife also. As the vehicle with the Kennedys and Connallys drove past the Texas School Book Depository building, Oswald…

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    JFK Assassination Essay

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    In November 22 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated; two bullets got him, one in the head and another in the neck. Lee Harvey Oswald was the main suspect for the assassination and a commission to investigate the matter concluded that Oswald was acting alone. However, two days after the assassination, a night club owner, Jack Ruby, shot dead Oswald on live television. Killing the main suspect only meant one thing; that the death of the key suspect denied Americans a fair criminal…

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    November 22, 1963, Dallas, Texas-President John F. Kennedy, his wife Jacqueline, Texas governor John Connally and his wife Nelly-were riding in a Lincoln Continental Convertible from the Dallas Love Field Airport greeting crowds as they passed through. Mrs. Connally said, "Mr. President, you can't say Dallas doesn't love you," the President replied, "No, you certainly can't," those were the last words spoken by John F. Kennedy. At 12:30pm, while passing the north side of Elm Street, the…

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    perceiver through any hardships thrown my way. Our townhome was located in a suburb of South Dallas called Pleasant Grove. The surrounding homes and community were not the safest environment to raise children. Most nights we would lose sleep listening to the bellowing of emergency sirens. It distresses me to know that the town I once spent a partial amount of my childhood in is now considered “the projects” of Dallas. I grew up to the sight of my family members getting robbed at gun and knife…

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    An Unfortunate Event It’s always a sad day when a person of leadership gets assassinated. Whether it’s Abraham Lincoln, John Lennon, or John F. Kennedy, it’s always a shame. John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, by Lee Harvey Oswald. Even though there are many conspiracy theories that people believe, this paper is written to show that indeed Oswald shot and killed Kennedy. And also to show whether or not this could have been avoided. On November 22, 1963, President…

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    President John F. Kennedy Assassination November 22, 1963 is a date in U.S. History that will forever be remembered. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy was the shot heard around the world. This tragic event was the very first event to be broadcast over the course of four days with no commercial interruptions. Society did not have another event of that magnitude until September 11, 2001. In 1963, the world had television, radio, and newspapers to broadcast the news. In those days…

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    35th president of the U.S and a democrat. Another famous name going around was Lee Harvey Oswald, who was the assassin of JFK. Lee would also kill officer J.D Tippit, who thought Oswald was very suspicious. This all took place in Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. Inside of the Texas School Book Depository on the sixth floor, is where Oswald shot President Kennedy. Before so, JFK was deciding whether or not to campaign in Texas, even though he needed to if he want to reelect for president. He…

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    It was not much after noon on an exciting November day. November 22, 1963 to be exact. Our great president, John F. Kennedy, rode down Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas when it happened. Endless crowds of thousands clapped and smiled as President Kennedy peacefully wove. Then, the assassination happened. Three gunshots fired into the air and could be heard over all the cheers. Everyone went silent. As I looked back at the car holding our president, first lady, and governor, I saw a lifeless…

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