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Inside the Assassination of John F. Kennedy | The President Has Been Shot | History Vault Exclusive

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Warm-up Questions

What do you already know about the assassination of John F. Kennedy?
Why do you think people are still interested in this event decades later?
What kinds of evidence might a documentary use to explain a historical assassination?

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Inside the Assassination of John F. Kennedy | The President Has Been Shot | History Vault Exclusive

Overview of the assassination and the investigation (00:00 – 01:17)

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1. Where was JFK shot during the motorcade?

New York City
Chicago, Illinois
Washington, D.C.
Dallas, Texas

2. What did agents say JFK ordered regarding two men riding on the rear of his car?

To stay on the rear of the car at all times
To move to the front seat of the car
To get off and enter the follow-up car behind
To ride motorcycles alongside the car

3. What was new about the JFK assassination compared to earlier assassinations of U.S. presidents, according to the video?

It was the first time an assassination of an American president was caught on film
It was the first assassination to happen outside the U.S.
It was the first time a president was attacked during a speech
It was the first case solved within 24 hours

Inside the Assassination of John F. Kennedy | The President Has Been Shot | History Vault Exclusive

A first-person account: the shooting of Oswald (01:17 – 02:40)

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1. Why did the speaker say he handcuffed himself to Oswald?

To make Oswald confess more quickly
To prevent reporters from interviewing Oswald
To stop Oswald from speaking in court
Because he believed if someone took Oswald, they would have to take him too

2. Where did the speaker say he saw Jack Ruby?

In the basement among reporters and police officers
At the police chief’s office
On the street near the motorcade
In the courtroom

3. What action did Jack Ruby take just before firing?

He dropped the pistol on the floor
He switched the gun from his left hand to his right hand
He shouted a warning to everyone
He handed the pistol to a police officer

Inside the Assassination of John F. Kennedy | The President Has Been Shot | History Vault Exclusive

Aftermath: political change and expanded protections (02:40 – 03:50)

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1. Who became the 36th president after Kennedy’s death?

Jack Ruby
Lyndon Johnson
Teddy Roosevelt
James Lavelle

2. According to the video, what helped LBJ push forward civil and voting rights acts?

A Supreme Court decision
Outpouring of sympathy for the slain Kennedy
A foreign policy crisis
An economic boom

3. By 1971, who else was the Secret Service protecting, according to the video?

Only former U.S. presidents
Members of Congress
Visiting foreign heads of state
All federal judges

Inside the Assassination of John F. Kennedy | The President Has Been Shot | History Vault Exclusive

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1. What is one main purpose of including footage and photographs in this documentary clip?

To avoid discussing the investigation
To provide entertainment unrelated to the topic
To visually support testimonies and key moments
To replace the need for any witnesses

2. Which idea is emphasized about the JFK assassination in the introduction?

It was rarely studied by historians
It was quickly forgotten by the public
It happened in secret with no witnesses
It has been heavily investigated and analyzed

3. What broader theme appears in the final part of the clip?

Why motorcades are no longer used
Why reporters should not attend police events
How photography competitions are judged
How a national tragedy can lead to legal and security changes

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Inside the Assassination of John F. Kennedy | The President Has Been Shot | History Vault Exclusive

Why do you think video footage and photographs can make historical events feel more real or convincing?
What are some advantages and disadvantages of relying on witness testimony in major investigations?
The clip suggests a tragedy helped move new laws forward. Can you think of other examples where public emotion led to legal change?
What kinds of security measures seem reasonable for protecting public leaders, and what might be the downsides?