Historical Facts
Who is John Fitzgerald Kennedy ?
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK) was the 35th president of the United States. He served in office from January 20, 1961, until his assassination on November 22, 1963.
Who is Warren?
The commission’s unofficial name comes from its chairman, Chief Justice Earl
What is a rifleman ?
A person who shoots with a rifle
According to Garrison, the existence of several shooters and a secret plan necessarily implies this concept. What is this term?
A conspiracy
What is a "bullet"
the small metal projectile fired by a firearm
Who was arrested for the assassination of JFK ?
Lee Harvey Oswald
Define the "Lone assassin theory"
A single individual acted alone to commit a high-profile political murder
Which director adapted the story of this investigation for the cinema in the 1991 movie JFK?
Oliver Stone
How many teams of shooters did Garrison identify on Dealey Plaza?
Three teams
What two things does Garrison ask the jury to use instead of complex physics calculations to judge the single-bullet theory ?
Their eyes and common sense
Who shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald two days later at the Dallas police station?
Jack Ruby
According to the official report, from which building was Oswald said to have fired at the motorcade?
Texas School Book Depository
What position did Jim Garrison hold in New Orleans when he opened his investigation in 1966?
District Attorney
What is the name of the crossfire layout method designed to maximize the chances of hitting the target?
Triangulation of fire
What is the trajectory of the first bullet when it strikes President Kennedy?
It hits him in the back, then exits through his throat.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson
The vice president who succeeded JFK and ordered the creation of a commission of inquiry on November 29, 1963
Where was the famous "magic bullet" (a piece of evidence) found, according to the official version ?
On a stretcher at Parkland Hospital
Which New Orleans businessman was arrested and tried in 1969 following Garrison's work?
Clay Shaw
Why does the theory stating that at least 4 shots were fired prove a conspiracy?
Because the presence of a 4th shot logically implies the existence of a second shooter (Oswald could not have fired that many times in the allotted timeframe).
Which part of Governor Connally's body is struck by the bullet after it leaves Kennedy's body?
His side and his wrist
Which Texas governor, who was in the presidential limousine, was also wounded during the attack?
The gouverner John Connally
According to the official report, how many wounds in total did this single bullet allegedly cause to JFK and Governor Connally?
Seven wounds.
According to Garrison, what triggering event was orchestrated right before the assassination to create a diversion for the police?
A fake epileptic seizure simulated by an individual who then disappeared.
Where was the C-Team hidden to obtain the lowest trajectory and closest position to the limousine?
Behind the wooden fence, above the grassy knoll.
What was the Army wound ballistics expert's conclusion after firing
comparison bullets to test the theory ?
None of the comparison bullets resembled the "magic bullet" (they were all deformed)