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With claims that oscillated between denial and conspiracy, Marguerite's narratives about her son's actions—and her own role as his mother—shifted over time. An interview with Jean Stafford revealed her at times convincing argument that her son had committed an act of mercy, suggesting that he was chosen to relieve a ‘dying’ President from his suffering.
The Funeral and Publicity Stunts
The funeral of Lee Harvey Oswald was emblematic of Marguerite's quest for media attention. It was marked by a distinct lack of decorum, where she transformed the solemn occasion into a platform to laud her son as a far greater figure than his actions suggested. Addressing onlookers and reporters, she proclaimed that Lee had done more for his country than any other living human.