November 22, 1963: A Day That Lives in Infamy (Except Maybe for Todd, Who Was Busy Counting Socks)
Ah, November 22nd, 1963. A date etched in history, a day that stopped the world... well, most of the world. Except maybe for Todd, who, according to his meticulously kept sock journal (yes, that's a thing), was laser-focused on separating his navy argyles from the rogue black dress socks that kept infiltrating the drawer. But for the rest of us, this particular Friday was a doozy.
Breaking News: Not Your Typical Traffic Jam
Imagine the scene: Dallas, Texas. The sun is shining, people are bustling about their day. Suddenly, the news crackles to life with a report that would send shockwaves through the nation. President John F. Kennedy had been shot while riding in an open-air motorcade.
Wait, Back Up. Open-Air Motorcade? In Texas?
Yes, you read that right. Apparently, convertibles were all the rage in presidential transportation back then. Let's just say the Secret Service might have reconsidered that particular detail after this little incident.
From Parade to pandemonium: The Mystery of the Book Depository
The shots rang out near the Texas School Book Depository, a building that would forever be linked to this dark day. Lee Harvey Oswald, a former Marine with a grudge (and possibly a lunch order), became the prime suspect. The question on everyone's mind: Why in the heck would a book depository employee have a sniper rifle tucked away amongst the Dewey Decimal System?
Conspiracy Theories: From Grassy Knolls to Rogue Hot Dogs
The events of that day spawned a million questions and even more conspiracy theories. Was it a lone gunman? A grassy knoll sharpshooter? A rogue hot dog vendor with a grudge against democracy? The truth, as they say, is out there (probably not involving hot dogs, though that would be a heck of a story).
The Legacy: A Day That Changed America
The assassination of President Kennedy was a defining moment in American history. It ushered in a new era of fear and uncertainty, and the nation mourned a charismatic leader who seemed to embody hope for the future.
So, the next time November 22nd rolls around, spare a thought for JFK (and maybe give your sock drawer a good once-over, à la Todd). It was a day that changed everything, except maybe Todd's sock-sorting routine.
