Sixty years on, the mystery surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy remains an enthralling whodunnit
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Sixty years on, the mystery surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy remains an enthralling whodunnit. We tackle its darkest secrets from the US Secret Service agent dismantling the ‘Magic Bullet’ theory to the mysterious ‘Umbrella Man’ and conspiratorial whispers.


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The Final Witnesses

Former Secret Service Agent Paul Landis was in the follow-up car behind JFK when he heard a high-powered rifle and saw a bullet strike the president. Landis published his story 60 years later - one that challenges the 'magic bullet' theory - and he’s certainly not the only agent to come forward. We’ve gathered riveting eye-witness accounts from the men tasked with protecting the president on November 22, 1963.

WHAT THE BODYGUARDS SAW

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    Umbrella Man

    November 22, 1963. A crisp autumn day in Dallas, Texas. The air crackles with excitement as JFK’s motorcade winds its way through Dealey Plaza. Among the onlookers, a mysterious figure stands alone, a hazy silhouette against the bright Texas sky. Clutched in his hand is an open black umbrella - an ominous choice for a day bathed in sunlight. What sinister secret does The Umbrella Man harbor?

    THE UMBRELLA ENIGMA
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    The Hollywood Connection

    We’ve lined up the top Kennedy movies to stream tonight from Parkland to Oliver Stone's cinematic reflections. There are also several riveting new documentaries including What the Doctors Saw which examines what may have transpired between Parkland Hospital in Texas and Bethesda Naval Hospital. Did someone tamper with the medical reports? Was there a second gunman? These films dissect the critical evidence.

    TOP JFK STREAMING
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    The Oswald Project

    The Oswald Project tells the shocking story of Lee Harvey Oswald and his relationship with the CIA. Part 1 looks at whether Oswald was trained to become a KGB double agent and take the fall for JFK’s murder. In Part 2, Professor John Newman and investigative journalist Jefferson Morley examine the murky links between JFK's assassination and Cuba.

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    Executive Overhaul

    JFK’s death forever altered the Secret Service’s approach to safeguarding US presidents. The iconic open-top limousines were swiftly replaced, making room for The Beast and innovative counter-assault strategies. Ride shotgun with the US Secret Service as we delve into nine startling assassination plots that reshaped presidential security.

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    Conspiracies & Secrets

    Who killed JFK? Whispers of clandestine plots, secret societies, and dozens of suspects create a complex narrative involving a pivotal moment in history. We’ve analyzed 11 of the wildest theories - including one bizarre explanation that might resolve the enduring murder mystery.

    11 JFK CONSPRACY THEORIES

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    *Image courtesy of Jackson-Pollock.org

     

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