The Military & the JFK Assassination: The Circumstantial Case

The Military & the JFK Assassination: The Circumstantial Case
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Explore major themes from Harold Weisberg’s Waketh the Watchman? The Military and the JFK Assassination. Widely regarded for his extensive knowledge of the evidence surrounding the assassination, Weisberg authored Whitewash, the first book critical of the Warren Commission, using government evidence to challenge the “lone gunman” conclusion. The course examines how Weisberg built a circumstantial case by asking key investigative questions about motive, means and opportunity while considering the historical context of the Cold War, Vietnam, Cuba and the military-industrial complex. Participants will discuss the arguments and evidence presented in the work.
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Presenters | Dennis MacDonald & Gerald Ginochio

Dennis MacDonald holds a Ph.D. in sociology from UNH and is professor emeritus at Saint Anselm College, where he taught courses on social philosophy, human ecology and social problems. He has published papers on the JFK assassination and taught global society courses for OLLI. MacDonald recently co-edited and published Harold Weisberg’s “Waketh the Watchman: The Military and the JFK Assassination.”

Gerald Ginochio received a Ph.D. in sociology from UNH and is professor emeritus at Wofford College. He taught courses on sociological theory, criminology and race and ethnic relations. Ginochio has presented several courses and public lectures on the JFK assassination, including “The JFK Autopsy and Assassination Investigation.” Most recently, he co-edited Harold Weisberg’s “Waketh the Watchman: The Military and the JFK Assassination.”