The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

The Kennedy Assassination: Unraveling America’s Most Controversial Conspiracy

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy didn’t just end a presidency—it forever altered the course of American history and continues to shape our understanding of power, politics, and truth. In this unit study, students will explore:

• How Kennedy’s evolving “Strategy of Peace” and plans to withdraw from Vietnam were abruptly halted by his assassination, dramatically changing U.S. foreign policy
• The complex web of potential conspirators, including elements within the CIA, organized crime figures, and other powerful interests who felt threatened by Kennedy’s vision
• The connections between the JFK assassination and those of Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy
• The role of Operation Mockingbird and media manipulation in shaping public perception of these events

Through primary sources, declassified documents, and expert analysis, students will develop critical thinking skills while examining one of history’s most enduring mysteries—one that continues to influence American politics and governance to this day.