Some of the most unsettling photographs of John F. Kennedy stem from the moments before and after his assassination. One notable image that many find eerie is the moment captured by photographer James Altgens just as the fatal shot struck JFK. The photo, which shows Kennedy's car moving down Dealey Plaza, with his wife Jacqueline clutching him, captures a moment of chaos that chills viewers.
Additionally, there is newly discovered footage of the aftermath of JFK's assassination, filmed by Texas businessman Dale Carpenter. This footage shows the motorcade speeding toward Parkland Hospital right after Kennedy was fatally shot. While JFK himself is not visible, the footage is disturbing as it reveals the immediate rush to save him, with Jacqueline Kennedy being shielded by Secret Service agents
These images and videos, especially when seen out of context or unexpectedly rediscovered decades later, evoke strong emotions due to their raw depiction of such a tragic event.