Since November 22, 1963, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has aroused a
number of questions concerning the person or persons behind the vile murder. Arguably
the most controversial murder associated with politics in the 20th century, the number of
unproven theories regarding John F. Kennedy's death is remarkable. Theories including
how many shooters were involved and how many shots were actually fired on the
frightful day of the assassination are nothing more than factual hypothesis'. Countless
numbers of people have added their thoughts on each of the theories: none of which are
one hundred percent certain. In hopes of finding answers, this research paper will gather
as much authentic information on each theory in question as possible.
At 1:30 P.M. on November 22, 1963, all of the theory-related questions emanated.
In relation to the Zapruder film, certain assumptions could be made about how many
shots were actually fired from Lee Harvey Oswald's 6.5 millimeter Mannlicher-Carano.
One could also argue that there was not enough time in between shots that struck
Governor Connally and John F. Kennedy. In such a case, there must have been a second
gunman. Supporting the lone gunman theory, the Warren Commission (hand-picked by
Lyndon B. Johnson one week after the assassination of John F. Kennedy) came to the
conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the murder. The Commission also
added that they found no evidence that led Lee Harvey Oswald to any conspiracy, foreign
Other discussed theories such as the single bullet theory are yet to be determined
by experts. Whether or not one bullet hit both Governor Connally and President John F.
Kennedy is still being debated. Certain inquisitors state that more than one shot was fired:
others, a so-called magic bullet. The House Select Committee on Assassinations
concluded that a shot was fired from the legendary grass...