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

The Attempt on the Life of Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker

Reexamines Oswald’s false claim that the long package he carried into the Depository contained curtain rods, in the context of his arrest and detention statements, further undermining the credibility of his alibi for bringing the rifle into the building.

Richard M. Nixon Incident

Analyzes Lee Harvey Oswald’s complete set of actions during the Kennedy assassination and in the hours that followed, including his movements in the Depository, the murder of Patrolman Tippit, and his attempted flight from the scene, to build a full picture of his culpability.

Oswald’s Rifle Capability

Introduces evidence of Oswald’s documented history of targeted, violent attacks against public officials prior to the Kennedy assassination, establishing a pattern of behavior consistent with his commission of the presidential and Tippit murders.

The Nature of the Shots

Details the April 10, 1963 attempted assassination of Major General Edwin A. Walker, including ballistic evidence linking the same Mannlicher-Carcano rifle used in the Kennedy assassination to the Walker shooting, and evidence directly tying Oswald to the attack.

Oswald’s Marine Training

Examines Oswald’s August 9, 1963 confrontation with former U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon at a public event in Dallas, an early example of Oswald’s hostility toward prominent American political figures and his willingness to engage in targeted, public confrontations.

Oswald’s Rifle Practice Outside the Marines

Evaluates Lee Harvey Oswald’s training, experience, and demonstrated proficiency with rifles to address claims that he lacked the necessary skill to carry out the Kennedy assassination.