Although the Zapruder made it more difficult at times to non-specialists on Harris page, it was shorter in length than McAdam s and did not have as many links in which to get lost in. Though a complex issue, each web site offers readers the chance to study the evidence given and to judge for themselves whether Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone assassin or whether the murder was the work of a conspiracy. Both authors give a balanced and intelligent evaluation of the situation. Regardless, it is essential for readers to critically assess the evidence given, such as noting the author, the context of the picture, statement, or situation to effectively judge the credibility of the site and the material presented. This is especially true if web sites are to be a tool for the study and teaching of history.
Web pages can be a new and innovative way to engage students in the study of history.
Reviewing two contrasting web sites on the assassination of President Kennedy has shed new light on certain aspects and other factors of the assassination that the author never knew.