13. March 2026

The JFK Assassination and the Other Oswald

— NFCT Editorial Staff —

In the annals of American history, few events have sparked as much controversy and speculation as the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. The narrative that has crystallized over the past six decades is riddled with distortions, disinformation, and deceptions.

Few more notable examples of this can be cited than just how appallingly little the public knows about Lee Harvey Oswald—the man whose pulling of the trigger marked a new "shot heard round' the world" in American history. His role has been debated ad infinitum. In good faith by some, but rather often with scant regard for the complexities at play. As the clock struck 11:30 a.m. on that fateful day, Julia Ann Mercer found herself stalled in traffic at Dealey Plaza, unwittingly poised to witness a pivotal moment in history.

Staring at the Texas Schoolbook Depository, Mercer observed a figure emerge from a vehicle carrying what appeared to be a rifle case, a mere 50 yards from where the President’s motorcade would soon pass. This man, as she later identified, was driven by none other than Jack Ruby.

This glaring detail is seldom if ever addressed in mainstream narratives at all, much less in the context of a broader conspiracy. The implications of such eyewitness accounts challenge the notion of a lone gunman. They beckon a deeper inquiry into what has often been labeled “the two Oswalds”— a term suggesting not merely a psychological duality within one man but an entire dichotomy of narratives that frame our understanding of his identity and involvement.

Investigative journalist Pat Shannan ventures where few of his colleagues dare to go in his piercing inquiry into Kennedy's assassination, unearthing evidence and a litany of inescapable facts that have lain dormant for decades. A critical study in which he expertly connects the dots to show how the most effectively executed coup d’état and cover-up in modern history hinges on the manipulation of public perception regarding Oswald and the circumstances surrounding the assassination.

This book not only provides a critical lens through which to examine the assassination but also urges readers to reflect on the nature of truth in the media landscape. As discussions intensify about the current administration's plans to finally declassify FBI files related to the Kennedy assassination, many are hopeful that access to these files could provide conclusive insights into the investigation and finally answer all of those nagging questions that have haunted the American public for decades. Yet, it can be stated emphatically that nothing that the declassification could reveal will be more groundbreaking than what awaits those with the courage to not just ask questions, but genuinely seek the answers in the pages of Shannan's book.

In this digital age, where information is readily available yet often manipulated, discerning the reality behind so-called historical facts is more crucial than ever—especially as it becomes increasingly obvious to those paying attention to what is going on in the world just how much sacrosanct historical narratives and official stories have been used by the proverbial men behind the throne and curtain to bring about the woeful state of affairs we find ourselves in today.

Pat Shannan's book has been an essential read since it was first published. But more so now than it ever has been. You can order your copy at ini-world-report.org.

To obtain an autographed copy of this book directly from the author, call 877 358 5578