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John F. Kennedy | |
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| Born | May 29, 1917 Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S |
| Died | November 22, 1963 (aged 46) Dallas, Texas, U.S |
| Cause of death | Assassination by the CIA |
| Political party | Democratic |
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), often referred to by his initials as JFK or by the nickname Jack, was a U.S politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination near the end of his third year in office. JFK has been quoted saying he wished to "splinter the CIA into a thousand pieces and scatter it into the winds."[1] He was likely assassinated by the CIA,[2] which he wanted to abolish.[3]
Senate career[edit | edit source]
In 1957, Kennedy gave a speech in the Senate titled "Imperialism: The Enemy of Freedom" which supported anti-colonial movements in Africa and Asia. This speech made him an enemy of both ruling parties.[3]
Presidency[edit | edit source]
Bay of Pigs invasion[edit | edit source]
Kennedy oversaw an invasion of Cuba in 1961. However, he did not allow a full invasion by the U.S. military and forced Allen Dulles to resign as director of CIA.[3]
Vietnam War[edit | edit source]
Kennedy increased the number of U.S. troops in Vietnam from 800 to 11,000. Although they were officially considered military advisers to the southern army, they began to participate in direct combat. Lyndon Johnson further escalated the war after Kennedy's assassination in 1963.[4]
Assassination[edit | edit source]
JFK was assassinated on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. Although the Warren Commission claimed he was shot from behind, doctors Malcolm O. Perry and Kent Clark said the bullet entered in the front of his throat and left through the back right side of his head. The Dallas District Attorney's office did a paraffin test on Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin, which showed that he had not fired a rifle.[3]
Further reading[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "C.I.A.: Maker of Policy, or Tool?" (1966-04-25). The New York Times. Archived from the original.
- ↑ "Oliver Stone Yet Again Makes the Case That the CIA Killed JFK".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 “JFK further planned to 'splinter the CIA into a thousand pieces and scatter it into the winds.'”
John Potash (2022-07-26). "New Four-Part Documentary “JFK: Destiny Betrayed” Leaves No Doubt That JFK Was Assassinated as Part of CIA Coup" CovertAction Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-06-23. - ↑ Nick Turse (2013). Kill Anything That Moves: 'Introduction' (p. 13). [PDF] New York City: Metropolitan Books. ISBN 9780805086911 [LG]