Warren Commission: Oswald Acted Alone in JFK Murder
The Warren Commission released its final report in 1964, declaring that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. This conclusion immediately quelled widespread conspiracy theories for decades and established the official narrative that guided subsequent investigations into the tragedy.
September 27, 1964
62 years ago
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What Else Happened on September 27
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