On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas—an event that changed the course of American history. While the official narrative attributes his death to a lone gunman, deeper examination reveals a web of political, intelligence, and criminal entanglements that raise profound questions.
This unit study takes a critical look at the JFK assassination, placing it within the broader context of 1960s political violence and its lasting implications.
What You’ll Learn
Through engaging readings, podcasts, and interactive activities, you’ll explore:
Unit Study Table of Contents:
- The Day in Dallas: Events of November 22, 1963
- The Warren Commission and the ‘Lone Gunman’ Narrative
- Kennedy’s Conflicts: CIA, Mafia, and Israel
- Unmasking Bias: The Warren Commission’s Conflicts of Interest
- The House Select Committee on Assassinations and Conspiracy Findings
- Decade of Violence: JFK, RFK, MLK, and Malcolm X
- Operation Mockingbird: Media, Propaganda, and the CIA
- The Church Committee: Exposing Intelligence Agency Abuses
- Organized Crime, Intelligence Ties, and the Aftermath of JFK’s Death
- JFK’s Foreign Policy Vision and Its Posthumous Undoing
- Secrecy Endures: The CIA’s Blockade of JFK Records
- Truth and Reconciliation: Revisiting 1960s Political Assassinations
What’s Included
Designed for teens, this unit study provides:
- 12 readings
- Built in podcast of all readings!
- A quiz to solidify your understanding
- Discussion activities to encourage critical thinking and dialogue
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