The assassination of President John F. Kennedy occurred on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas. Kennedy was shot while riding in a motorcade and was pronounced dead shortly after the shooting. This event sent shockwaves across the United States and around the world, leading to widespread mourning and conspiracy theories surrounding the motivations behind his assassination. It significantly impacted American politics, leading to increased security for public officials and prompting the Warren Commission to investigate the circumstances of his death. The assassination has since been viewed as a pivotal moment in American history, influencing the social and political climate of the 1960s.