kennedy assassination

Biden, National Archives Sued for Delayed Release of JFK Assassination Records

Although the decision to delay a Congressionally-mandated release should not be taken as proof of any assassination conspiracy theories, historians argue the documents are necessary to fully understand a tumultuous period in the nation's history. 

The Homophobic Background to Jim Garrison's Persecution of Clay Shaw

by Martin J. Kelly, Jr.

Alecia Long's book argues that Jim Garrison's prosecution of Clay Shaw as a conspirator in the Kennedy assassination was steeped in homophobia and leveraged the defendant's inability to properly defend himself because of the illegality of homosexuality to make up for lack of evidence. 

Can withering public trust in government be traced back to the JFK assassination?

by Ryan Kellus Turner

In the minds of many, the assassination remains a tragedy cloaked in mystery. How does this lack of closure – and the general distrust it fomented – resonate in American culture and politics today?

Oswald's first shot missed. Now we know why. For sure.

A 5 year forensics study shows conclusively the bullet struck the mast of a traffic signal.

Kennedy Assassin Photo Verified

By performing a 3-D stability analysis on the ‘Lee Harvey Oswald in the Backyard Photo’, the Dartmouth University scientists claim they have proven its legitimacy.

Jackie's pink dress in storage

The Kennedy family won't let the public see the pink suit Jackie wore on Nov. 22, 1963 until 2103.