Report of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy

"Report of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy" by the Warren Commission is a mid-century historical record that chronicles the investigation into the death of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. This report meticulously recounts the events surrounding the fatal shooting and the capture of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of the crime. It examines the shockwaves the assassination sent through the country, delivering conclusions about Oswald's actions and reasons, and touches on the wider issues of keeping presidents safe. The report starts by explaining how the commission was formed after Kennedy's death on November 22, 1963, and its job to find out the truth about what happened. It paints a picture of the confusion right after the assassination, the work of local police, and how investigators quickly found and arrested Oswald. By laying out a detailed timeline and the evidence gathered, the commission begins a journey to uncover the truth behind this tragedy. The document stresses its goal to give a complete story while looking at the things that led to this dark moment in American history.