President John F. Kennedy had plans for a joint venture to the Moon with the Soviets. The Templars knew however that an Apple of Eden could be found on the Moon, which they did not want to fall into Soviet possession. Thus they formulated a plot to assassinate Kennedy and replace him with Johnson, allowing them to reclaim the Apple. Buzz Aldrin procured the Apple, making the mission a success. The astronauts then returned to Earth with the Piece of Eden in possession, where it was delivered to Abstergo Industries, though this was never revealed publicly.