Agenda Item: The Leadership Crisis in the United States Following the Assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963

This committee will focus on investigating the groups potentially responsible for the assassination of John F. Kennedy and analyzing the leadership crisis in the United States following his death in 1963. It will examine the event through political, social, and intelligence perspectives, while addressing conflicting evidence, uncertainty, and decision-making under pressure. The committee will also explore the findings of the Warren Commission and alternative theories, encouraging critical evaluation of accountability, possible mistakes, and missed actions. Overall, it challenges participants to consider how different decisions might have changed the course of events and to understand the broader impact of Kennedy’s assassination on U.S. leadership.

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