Sixty years have passed since the tragic assassination of America's youngest President, John F. Kennedy, on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. The indelible image of Kennedy being shot while riding in a car with his wife, Jackie Onassis, and Texas Governor John Connally, still haunts the collective memory of the nation. The subsequent killing of the alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, on November 24, 1963, by nightclub owner Jack Ruby, added another layer of mystery to this historic event.

Despite the passage of time, the question of why Oswald shot the president remains unanswered, giving rise to numerous conspiracy theories. The fascination with uncovering the truth behind Kennedy's assassination continues to shape discussions about the event, influencing contemporary conspiracy theories in American politics.

The definitive account of the assassination is found in the report produced by the Warren Commission. Formed just a week after Kennedy's death, the commission, led by Chief Justice Earl Warren, concluded that Oswald acted alone, firing the shots that killed Kennedy and wounded Connally. The report, however, did not provide a motive for Oswald's actions, leaving a void that has fueled speculation for six decades.

Burt Griffin, assistant counsel on the Warren Commission, reflects on the enduring belief in conspiracy theories, stating, “I don't think we fully understood how many people just could not give up the idea that there was a conspiracy.”

The Zapruder film, capturing the assassination in graphic detail, has become a crucial piece of evidence and a focal point for various investigations and media portrayals. The Warren Commission's "single-bullet theory" has faced challenges, with accounts like that of Paul Landis, a Secret Service agent present during the event, offering alternative perspectives.

In the realm of cinema, Oliver Stone's 1991 film "JFK" and the upcoming "Assassination," directed by Barry Levinson and featuring a star-studded cast, including Al Pacino and John Travolta, explore alternative theories about the assassination. Stone's film, in particular, suggested that Oswald was an agent of the CIA framed for the assassination.

Over the years, theories ranging from alleged mob connections to foreign influences have been proposed. The recent release of documents by the US National Archives in December 2022 added another layer to the ongoing speculation. The Kennedy family's history, marked by further tragedies, has only deepened the intrigue surrounding this iconic figure.

As the world marks 60 years since JFK's death, the question of why he was killed and whether Oswald acted alone or was part of a broader conspiracy continues to captivate the public imagination. The words of Oliver Stone, "They smell a rat," echo through the decades, ensuring that the mystery of John F. Kennedy's assassination endures as one of the most enduring enigmas in American history.