Posted by David Connelly

Warren Commission: Fact or Fiction?

David York joined the club and enlightened us on the history (and the differences) in the investigations done by the Warren Commission and the Report by the House of Representatives regarding the Assassination of the 35th President John F Kennedy. 
 
Mr. York pointed out several disadvantages the Warren Commission had. From funding to time of investigation, even the interest of the commission members themselves. Mr. York expressed only Gerald Ford requested to be on the commission. The Warren Commission spent ten months investigating the assassination of John F. Kennedy. They were under pressure to complete their report before election season. Many heads of state worked to keep parts of their agencies secret; therefore, the commission was lead with false information. 
 
The investigation by the House of Representatives had plenty of funding, time (31 months), and a lot more evidence that had surfaced 12 years later, including audio recordings, new video angles, and many articles.
 
These two government investigations came up with two completely different conclusions with their reports. Mr. York pointed out a couple of examples in his talk. 
1) Oswalt acted alone, Warren said yes, House said No, others were working with Oswalt. 
2) Number of Gunshots: Warren stated 3, House claim at least 4. 
3) Jack Ruby had a Mafia connection: Warren said no; the House documented 122 pages of mafia ties. 
 
Mr. David York concluded his talk by simply pointing out how the frame of truth can only be understood by the lens that sees it. For more information and knowledge on the subject, visit your local library.