nov 22, 1963 - JFK assassination
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1. What is it?
President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas while driving in a presidential motorcade.
2. When did it happen?
November 22nd, 1963
3. Who was involved?
- President John F. Kennedy
- Lee Harvey Oswald- he was the man who assassinated JFK. He was later killed by jack Ruby while in police custody.
4. Where did it happen?
Dallas, Texas (while driving through Dealey Plaza)
5. One major cause
While not exactly a cause, Kennedy's presence in Texas gave Lee Harvey Oswald the opportunity to assassinate JFK. Because he was preparing for reelection, JFK felt that winning Florida and Texas was necessary for his victory, so he planned on visiting both states.
6. One major effect
JFK's assassination helped lead to the creation of the 25th Amendment. While previous presidential deaths and injuries had made legislators start to think about a presidential succession amendment, JFK's death made support grow. The 25th Amendment was submitted to the states in 1965 and adopted in 1967.
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