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Chapter 162 You knew about it too (5k)

On the same day Kennedy died, Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as the new president aboard Air Force One 1 hour and 38 minutes after Kennedy's death was announced.

The oath was taken by Texas Judge Hughes.

Johnson insisted on taking the oath on the plane, before returning to Washington.

From Kennedy's death until his state funeral in Washington on November 25, the entire United States was almost brought to a standstill.

With schools closed and Wall Street stock markets suspended, federal employees, though not on holiday, were working as if they were on vacation.

Nobody is in the mood to go to work.

Whether you liked or hated Kennedy, or were indifferent to him, everyone was shocked by his death and the subsequent shooting of Oswald in public.

It's obvious that Kennedy's death could be considered an accident, but Oswald was shot in broad daylight; it's no wonder conspiracy theories abound.

Whether America landed on the moon is a perennial topic of conspiracy theories.

Conspiracy theories, including those involving the Illuminati, Freemasons, and reptilians, abound in America.

The conspiracy theories that have already spread widely in America are the ones that have made it to the Simplified Chinese internet.

The claim that the moon landing was a hoax, a Hollywood studio moon landing, was first made by the Americans themselves.

Why are there so many conspiracy theories surrounding America?
Because there are so many similar incidents, it seems like the media can report whatever they want, but in reality, the public doesn't believe that the media reports the truth at all.

From the deaths of Lincoln to Kennedy, there has been widespread skepticism about the official accounts of the truth.

But don't worry this time, the professor will bring you the truth.

Federal employees still had to go to work, but Lin Ran, as a senior White House bureaucrat, returned to Washington early.

“This is terrible.” Jenny’s beautiful face was filled with sorrow. “This is disrupting the order of the country.”

Lin Ran stroked the other's blond hair, "I knew it all along, that's right, I knew Kennedy would be killed."

I just didn't expect them to be so audacious, not only assassinating the president in public, but also killing Oswald on live television.

Jenny was shocked: "Professor, you know?"

Lin Ran nodded: "That's right. In September, John Morgan came to me and told me that many people wanted Kennedy dead. They had reached an agreement, so Kennedy would die soon."

"Maybe tomorrow, maybe the day after," Morgan said at the time.

Jenny said thoughtfully, "It's not surprising that John Morgan would know."

"Professor, why didn't you remind the President?"

Lin Ran sighed, "The last time I went to the White House, Kennedy asked me how I could become Roosevelt. After he said that, I dared not remind him again."

I even think he has this idea, and has been trying to do so for the past four years; the White House is not necessarily absolutely safe.

After listening, Jenny nodded and said, "That's right. If you tell him, he won't be able to save his own life, and you might also be implicated."

He wanted to be Roosevelt, but he couldn't be Roosevelt.

Their actions are a huge detriment to the federal government.

The destruction of order can happen in an instant, but its reconstruction may never be complete.

As a core member of the long-established American family, Jenny specializes in political news, having previously worked in Geneva and now in Washington, demonstrating her undeniable political sensitivity.

She saw through the essence of the matter almost immediately.

The country's order has been completely destroyed.

If Kennedy's death was a shock similar to Lincoln's death, then Oswald's subsequent death was America's upper echelons' complete disregard for order, and the foundation for America's subsequent chaos.

The state can no longer resist the influence of a small number of interest groups.

Taking Baiyue as an example, Lyndon Johnson had no intention of getting involved himself.

His primary goal was to advance his grand social program, with the main objectives being economic prosperity and the elimination of racial inequality.

In his speech at Ohio University, he stated, "We will build a 'great society' together, relying on everyone's courage, compassion, and dedication, a society where no child goes hungry and no youth is out of school."

He even told his advisors privately, "I don't want to get involved in this war, but we seem to have no other choice."

After Kennedy's death, the federal government's direct intervention in Baiyue was inevitable.

Lyndon Johnson didn't dare to defy the military-industrial complex and Commissioners Smith.

Future presidents are no longer thinking about resisting; since they can't resist, they might as well enjoy it together.

The president also began acting as Smith's commissioner.

Such "Capitol Hill stock market gurus" are standard practice; now even "White House stock market gurus" are emerging.

From the president to Commissioner Smith, everyone worked together with the military-industrial complex and financial monsters to hollow out the federal government.

The US debt keeps piling up, the rich are getting richer, and the welfare system is practically nonexistent.

It all stemmed from Kennedy's death.

Therefore, this was a turning point comparable to the Tumu Crisis.

While the Ming Dynasty did experience a revival afterward, and the Federation had its golden age in the 90s, these were all the afterglow of the sunset, an elegy for the empire.

White House officials offered their condolences earlier than the general public.

When the coffin arrived at the White House, high-ranking officials paid their respects in the East Room.

The east hall was dimly lit, illuminated only by candlelight and a few lamps. White roses and lilies were placed around the coffin, and the air was filled with their fragrance.

"Madam, please accept my condolences." Lin Ran arrived during the day, entering after security advisor Bondi, along with Jenny, both dressed in black suits and wearing white flowers as a symbol of remembrance.

"Professor, thank you." Jacqueline shook hands with Lin Ran without saying much, her expression both sorrowful and composed.

Robert Kennedy stood to one side, his eyes rather vacant.

"White House Special Assistant for Space Affairs Randolph Lin, accompanied by his girlfriend Jenny Hearst, attended the memorial service." CBS and NBC broadcast the high-ranking officials' condolences almost entirely live.

The commentator also gave the introduction in a low voice.

The most grief-stricken during this process were Kennedy's core members, namely the members of the Irish clique, including Chief of Staff Kenneth O'Donnell and Special Assistant David Bowles.

Secondly, there was McNamara. As an Elephant Party member, he was able to become Secretary of Defense in the Democratic Party's cabinet entirely because of his personal relationship with Kennedy and the deep trust Kennedy placed in him.

McNamara was overcome with grief on several occasions during this period, often bursting into tears and unable to control himself.

“Professor.” In the East Room of the White House, McNamara hugged Lin Ran, her voice choked with sobs, tears streaming down her face. “The President is a good man. I will avenge him!”

Lin Ran patted him on the back, while Jenny, standing next to him, glanced at McNamara with a look of disgust.

On November 24, Kennedy's coffin was moved to the Capitol Rotunda for public viewing.

The coffin was draped with the Stars and Stripes and placed on the same platform used at President Lincoln's state funeral in 1865.

The hall was softly lit, and guards surrounded the coffin under the huge circular dome, creating an atmosphere of utmost solemnity.

The historical murals on the walls contrasted with the atmosphere of mourning.

From the afternoon of November 24 to the morning of November 25, approximately 250,000 people lined up to enter the Capitol Building, the queue stretching for miles, as they waited in the cold Washington winter night to pay their respects.

Jacqueline Kennedy was dressed in black mourning clothes and wore a black veil.

Robert Kennedy looked haggard, deeply immersed in the grief of losing his brother.

The people queuing up looked solemn, many with tears in their eyes, especially women and young people, who saw Kennedy as a symbol of hope.

Everyone was praying in hushed tones; the atmosphere was quiet and somber.

Wreaths from governments, allies, and the public were placed beside the coffin, and the fragrance of white roses and lilies filled the Capitol Building.

Bill was still recovering in the hospital when he watched the entire live broadcast of Kennedy's death.

The funeral procession proceeded from the Capitol to St. Matthew's Cathedral, with the coffin being pulled by six grey horses from the Capitol to the cathedral.

More than a million people lined both sides of the street, silently watching the procession.

The sky over Washington was overcast, a cold November wind blew, flags flew at low speed, and the streets were strewn with bouquets of mourning flowers.

The hearse was accompanied by the slow, monotonous beat of a military drum.

A black horse without a saddle followed behind the hearse, its stirrups hanging upside down, symbolizing the passing of the leader.

After watching the live broadcast in silence, Bill felt deeply saddened.

Not all people in the Southern states disliked Kennedy.

Because Kennedy wanted to pass the Civil Rights Act, the traditions inherited from the Southern states naturally opposed Kennedy's stance of supporting racial integration.

Bill was the exception.

As a clerk in Dallas County’s vast administrative apparatus, he knew very well that the federal government needed to change.

It's not just about winning the Cold War, but also about the well-being of the American people; change is necessary.

The president, who had finally managed to achieve something, was shot dead in public.

The subsequent beheading of Oswald, broadcast live, deeply disturbed and saddened the nation's intellectuals.

Just as Bill was getting into this mood, the door to the ward opened without knocking.

Bill thought it was a nurse.

After all, at this hour, only the nurses who will come to apply the medicine will arrive; the doctors are already resting.

But when the nurse comes, she knocks on the door, and her footsteps sound different. This nurse's footsteps are noticeably heavier.

He shifted his gaze to the doorway: "Sheriff, what brings you here?"

It was Pete who arrived.

“Sheriff, did Bonnie admit it? There is a masked man, right?” Bill asked hurriedly.

The masked man is like a mystery. The more clues Bill can't grasp, the more he thinks about it. It's like an abyss, constantly pulling his thoughts into it.

“Mr. Bill, you mentioned before that the masked man said he was V, right?” Pete didn’t answer, but asked in return.

Bill nodded: "That's right."

"Are you sure?" Pete asked.

Bill said seriously, "I'm sure I remember what happened that night very clearly."

He introduced himself as V and told me to call him Mr. V.

Pete thought for a moment: "Mr. Bill, please tell me your story again, from the moment you met V until he left."

Bill asked, "Sheriff, have you made any new discoveries?"
I knew Bonnie was definitely up to something.

Pete shook his head: "No, Bonnie's experience is similar to yours."

After taking V for a quick tour of the warehouse building, the other party left.

Unfortunately, a recording was recently broadcast in a BBC special.

The recording was terrible.

It's terrible for our country.

The BBC claims the recording came from a mysterious person, V.

The recording contains only one short sentence, stating that he was acting on instructions from Hoover.

"Which Hoover?" Bill's heart began to race, and he felt a surge of excitement coursing through him.

“I don’t know,” Pete shook his head. “I believe you’ll see reports about this in the newspapers tomorrow night.”

This reminds me of V, since V has been to both the warehouse building and the county records building.

If the recording is genuine, then the V who recorded for the BBC is the same V you've seen before.

And his invitation for you to visit, just as you said, was to find something.

However, what he was looking for was not the physical object, but Oswald's possible firing positions.

Perhaps it was based on a sniper's intuition; he might be a former sniper, or perhaps it was based on inside information he knew.

He probably knew that Oswald would leave a mark beforehand.

In short, it's quite obvious that he found it.

Therefore, I need more information.

I think V probably knows something, which will be very helpful in finding the truth about President Kennedy's death.

Bill repeated the same thing again.

Just as Pitt had predicted, the BBC's evening special quickly caused a global uproar.

If Oswald hadn't died, people probably wouldn't believe it.

But Oswald's livestream kill significantly increased Hoover's suspicions.

People around the world believe that Hoover is a prime suspect.

This recording became widely circulated around the world during this period.

American newspaper and television reporters flocked to interview people who knew Oswald.

This includes friends and family.

Everyone agreed that the voice belonged to Oswald.

Although the sound is distorted after recording, everyone can still immediately recognize that it is Oswald's voice.

At this time, Lin Ran was still in Washington.

His vacation might even last until Christmas.

Lin Ran usually stays at home writing math papers and handling some letters from NASA, while Jenny, as usual, goes to the White House for meetings and works at the New York Times' office in Washington, D.C.

However, due to her special status, Lin Ran worked from home during her time in Washington.

“This is terrible,” Jenny complained, a sandwich dangling from her lips and the latest New York Times in her hand.

Sitting opposite her, Lin Ran was writing mathematical symbols on a piece of paper without looking up, and said, "Why do people believe that recording is real?"

Didn't the White House issue a denial?

"No, Professor, you don't understand. The White House has denied it."

However, according to American tradition and the natural distrust of the government among American people, the more the rumors are denied, the more they will believe that the recording is real.

Moreover, Hoover himself was easy to suspect.

He and Kennedy had a very direct conflict, which, although not openly acknowledged, was known to everyone in Washington.

Kennedy considered replacing Hoover, and he also thought about strengthening control over the executive branch.

Hoover had been in the BIS for forty years; how could he be replaced so easily?

Robert Kennedy and Hoover also had direct conflicts.

These are all open secrets in Washington.

What you may not know is that after the BBC report reached China last night, someone in the White House Oval Office heard Robert Kennedy's voice: "It was Hoover who did it."

In short, this matter implicated Hoover, and it was Hoover who determined that Oswald was the suspect.

Many journalists within our newspaper, after listening to the BBC recording, believe that Hoover may have done this deliberately to cover up the truth.

Even Oswald's subsequent assassination was Hoover's doing.

In short, this was terrible. Hoover was a real big shot in Washington, and he had too many secrets.

This is really bad news for us.

The Kremlin must be overjoyed.

Lin Ran looked up when he heard this: "They should feel bad because Kennedy has been replaced, and the next president will only be tougher on them."

Jenny said, "Every president has been tough on the Soviet Union, just in different ways, but the death of President Kennedy was a destruction of the underlying logic of the federal government."

Although the lower classes and those who control resources are all in America and are citizens of America, they can no longer be united into a single group.

Although it wasn't like that in the past, from Roosevelt to today, people have had the concept of America, but that concept no longer exists.

The consensus that the federal government should solve problems through elections has been destroyed.

The Federation will have little moral high ground left, except for freedom.

At the White House, Lyndon Johnson has been sworn in.

Hoover visited the White House to put pressure on Lyndon Johnson.

“Mr. President, the current rumors are very bad for me,” Hoover said.

Lyndon Johnson raised an eyebrow: "Oh, really?"

Not only Kennedy wanted to get rid of Hoover, but Lyndon Johnson did too.

Once someone sits in the presidency, no one doesn't want to get rid of Hoover.

As long as he remains in that position, he poses a significant threat to the White House, and the White House's power will be affected.

"Of course, the spread of such rumors globally is a blow to the liberal camp."

The White House had to promote the idea that this was a rumor spread by the Soviet Union, news that they had deliberately created.

Additionally, you need to put pressure on 10 Downing Street to regulate their domestic media and prevent them from reporting every single news story.

How can news like this recording, which has no beginning or end, be reported like this!

This is a slander against me!

Hoover was furious.

Because he sensed that something was wrong.

He listened to that recording, and the internal organization analyzed it. It was most likely Oswald's recording, but they couldn't admit it.

If you just admit it, then everything will be fine.

Lyndon Johnson remained noncommittal: "I'll ask the White House press secretary, and we'll discuss a solution."

Lyndon Johnson's plan was to stall and see if he could find an opportunity to get rid of Hoover.

Hoover's face twisted in a grimace: "Mr. President, don't forget that you were also aware of Kennedy's assassination."

(End of this chapter)