Lee Harvey Oswald was a man who became widely known for his role in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Born on October 18, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Oswald had a troubled childhood and joined the U.S. Marine Corps before becoming involved in political movements. His life took a dramatic turn when he was accused of shooting Kennedy while the president was riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. After the assassination, Oswald was arrested but denied any involvement, claiming he was a "patsy." Just two days later, he was shot and killed by Jack Ruby while being transferred to another jail. Oswald's actions and the events surrounding the assassination have