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Ruby's Revenge: On November 24th, 1963 Jack Ruby killed Lee Harvey Oswald two days after Oswald allegedly assassinated President John F. Kennedy. The incident unfolded in the basement of the Dallas Police Department, where Oswald was being transferred to the county jail.
Jack Ruby, a nightclub owner with a flair for the dramatic, pushed through the crowd of journalists and officers, pulled out a .38-caliber revolver, and fired a single shot into Oswald’s abdomen at point-blank range. The scene was chaotic, officers wrestled Ruby to the ground, reporters scrambled to process what they'd just witnessed, and Oswald, clutching his stomach, fell to the floor. He was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital, the same hospital where Kennedy had been pronounced dead, but Oswald succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
Ruby's actions ignited a whirlwind of speculation. Some believed he acted out of grief and rage over Kennedy’s murder, claiming he wanted to spare Jackie Kennedy the anguish of a trial. Others suspected a deeper conspiracy. Questions lingered about Ruby’s connections to organized crime and whether his actions were meant to silence Oswald.
The assassination of Oswald, coming so soon after Kennedy’s death, cemented the weekend as one of the most shocking and pivotal in American history. The live broadcast etched the moment into the nation’s collective memory, sparking debates and theories that continue today.
Education
The Bosses Who Don’t Care About Your Ivy League Degree (WSJ)
Once considered golden tickets, Ivy League degrees are losing some of their shine in the job market. Some are turning away from elite school grads, saying they often lack real-world problem-solving skills. Big firms like McKinsey are now using creative hiring methods, like problem-solving games, to find talent from less traditional schools. While some alumni still see their degrees as badges of hard work, there’s a growing sense that prestige alone isn’t enough anymore. [Link]
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