President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963. During a motorcade in Dealey Plaza, he was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald, which shocked the nation and the world. Kennedy’s assassination marked a significant turning point in American history, leading to deep political and social ramifications. This tragic event resulted in widespread mourning and conspiracy theories, alongside dramatically altering the course of U.S. politics. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as president just hours after the assassination aboard Air Force One, thus beginning a new era in leadership during a tumultuous period.