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Mere mention of the John F. Kennedy assassination evokes thoughts of conspiracy in much of contemporary U.S. society. Most explanations other than the official decision of the U.S. government are elaborate conspiracy theories. Many events of that day are still debated, but Kennedy’s route that day is agreed upon. Nov. 22, 1963 JFK arrived at Dallas’ Love Field from Fort Worth at 11:37a.m. He was accompanied by his wife Jackie Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson, and Texas governor John Connally. At 12:30 p.m. the open car passed by Dealy Plaza moving West on Elm. As the president passed gun shots rang out. Both Kennedy and Connally were wounded, but only Kennedy’s were fatal. Kennedy was pronounced dead at 1:00 p.m. At 1:12p.m. police discovered a barricade of boxes, three spent bullet cartridges, and a paper bag in the southeast corner window a