The assassination of John F. Kennedy occurred on November 22, 1963. He was shot while riding in a motorcade through Dallas, Texas, and succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter. Kennedy's assassination sent shockwaves through the nation and the world, significantly impacting American politics and culture. As the youngest elected president, his death marked a tragic end to a presidency characterized by idealism and a vision of progress. The event led to widespread mourning, conspiracy theories, and a legacy that influenced American sociopolitical dynamics, including debates on governance, civil rights, and foreign policy in the years that followed.