This analysis reveals the widespread appeal of conspiracy theories in collective memory, suggesting psychological motivations.
Thirty-seven years have now elapsed since President Kennedy’s assassination, and despite the passage of time, the painful memory of that event still occupies a special place in the national consciousness. An endless stream of books about the assassination has certainly figured importantly in keeping that memory fresh. To help the conspiracy-challenged, there are even such books as Who Shot JFK?: A Guide to the Major Conspiracy Theories. Why do conspiracy theories have such widespread appeal?
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