1. JFK and the Conspiracy Theory
Paraffin tests, which conclude whether or not someone has fired a gun, were done on November 23rd, 1963 and tested positive for Oswald's hands, but negative for his cheek. ... In addition, "since the paraffin test taken of the right side of his face did not reveal nitrates and no test was taken of the left side, these results offered no evidence of his having fired a rifle or a carbine" (Fetzer 368). ... In addition to this test, no one saw Oswald on the sixth floor after 11:55am on November 22nd. ... A test is given by the military to determine whether or not a soldier has ample skill...
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