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Revisiting the JFK Assassination: A Closer Look at Oswald’s Role

The recent release of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on March 18, 2025, has provided little new insight into the tragic event. Most of the information reveals ongoing efforts to shield the CIA’s extensive clandestine activities rather than shed light on the assassination itself.

Historically, researchers have had access to a substantial amount of JFK-related files at the National Archives and Records Administration in Maryland. This prompts the question: how much engagement has the conspiracy community had with such resources?

With the anticipation for a definitive revelation diminished, it is crucial to reexamine the extensive narratives presented in the Warren Report of 1964 and its subsequent updates, as well as data collections curated by enthusiasts of the assassination. This discussion must transcend sensational tales of covert meetings and deathbed confessions to focus on three fundamental questions.

Analyzing Lee Harvey Oswald’s Role

First, did Lee Harvey Oswald possess the necessary skills, resources, and intentions to assassinate JFK? In my assessment, which is detailed in my book, “The Oswalds,” I argue that he indeed did. I encourage readers to explore my reasoning.

Asking the Right Questions

The second question we must consider is whether Oswald’s positioning at the sixth-floor window on November 22, 1963, was part of a premeditated plan or merely a series of coincidences.

The third question revolves around the nature of Jack Ruby’s assassination of Oswald in the Dallas Police headquarters basement. Was this an accident or a deliberate effort to silence Oswald permanently?

Exploring Oswald’s Connections

If we entertain the notion that Oswald was manipulated by foreign or domestic entities—be it Cuba, the USSR, the Mafia, or the CIA—there would need to be some point of direction given to him. In the months leading up to the assassination, Oswald was active in New Orleans, where his efforts to recruit for Castro proved fruitless, ending with his arrest.

Subsequent to this, he journeyed to Mexico City in search of a Cuban transit visa. Notably, despite earlier claims to the Soviet embassy, his actual intentions seemed less about returning to the USSR and more oriented towards establishing a life in Cuba—where he presumed he would be welcomed for his pro-Castro activities.

During his time in Mexico City, Oswald engaged with both Cuban and Soviet embassies, which some conspiracy theories suggest were the sources of his alleged assassination orders. His interactions included a wiretapped call to the Soviet embassy and a heated exchange at the Cuban embassy when his visa request was dismissed.

Despite any ties to international conspiracies, Oswald’s ability to carry out the assassination unassisted is seen in his earlier attempts to target General Edwin Walker—a measure that demonstrated his capability with a rifle. Notably, during his time in Mexico City, there was no foreknowledge of JFK’s visit to Dallas.

Furthermore, Oswald’s death was the result of an impulsive act rather than a carefully orchestrated plan. The opportunity for a getaway post-assassination relied solely on Oswald’s own actions, and there was significant uncertainty surrounding JFK’s schedule until just before the tragedy.

The Complications of Ruby’s Actions

Jack Ruby, a minor figure with associates in the Mafia, has often been implicated as someone who acted under the guidance of greater conspiratorial forces. However, if this were the case, the execution of his plans was fraught with risks, particularly given Oswald’s continuous interrogation since his arrest.

Ruby’s assassination of Oswald occurred at a time when substantial police precautions were in place for Oswald’s transfer to a more secure facility. Yet, a critical oversight allowed Ruby access to the police basement, enabling him to fatally shoot Oswald, thereby eliminating the chance for Oswald to reveal any supposed masterminds behind the assassination.

Reflecting on the Aftermath

Following Ruby’s act, speculation persisted about whether the assassination of Oswald would quell the concerns of those who believed multiple parties were involved. While Oswald’s demise removed him as a key witness, Ruby himself maintained that his motive was to spare Jackie Kennedy from the trauma of a public trial.

As we consider the implications of these events, it remains clear that society continues to grapple with the notion of conspiracy. Despite a significant body of evidence presented in the Warren Report asserting that Oswald acted independently, a widespread skepticism about government narratives prevails.

Ultimately, the assertion that Oswald was the sole assassin reflects a deeper truth that needs acknowledgment: a plethora of investigations and testimonies converge on the conclusion that Oswald acted alone—an assertion that remains essential in addressing the complex legacy of the JFK assassination.

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