JFK Assassination Records - 2017-2018 Additional Documents Release
2017-2018 Additional Documents Release
The National Archives is releasing documents previously withheld in accordance with the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act. The vast majority of the Collection (88%) has been open in full and released to the public since the late 1990s. The records at issue are documents previously identified as assassination records, but withheld in full or withheld in part. Learn more about the process on the JFK Assassination Records Processing Project - 2017 Update web page.
These releases include FBI, CIA, and other agency documents (both formerly withheld in part and formerly withheld in full) identified by the Assassination Records Review Board as assassination records. The releases to date are as follows:
- July 24, 2017: 3,810 documents (read press release)
- October 26, 2017: 2,891 documents (read press release)
- November 3, 2017: 676 documents (read press release)
- November 9, 2017: 13,213 documents (read press release)
- November 17, 2017: 10,744 documents (read press release)
- December 15, 2017: 3,539 documents * (read press release)
- April 26, 2018: 18,731 documents * (read press release)
* Note: There are instances where multiple record identification numbers are associated with the same pdf. This is due to the fact that the files were scanned in batches.
Accessing the Records
The table below displays metadata about all the released documents. You can also download the spreadsheet as an Excel file (4.7MB).
To view or download a specific document, follow the link in the "Doc Date" column. The files are sorted by NARA Release Date, with the most recent files appearing first. The previous withholding status (i.e., formerly withheld in part or formerly withheld in full) is identified in the “Formerly Withheld Status” column.
JFK Table
| Row Num | Record Num | NARA Release Date | Formerly Withheld | Agency | Doc Date | Doc Type | File Num | To Name | From Name | Title | Num Pages | Originator | Record Series | Review Date | Comments | Pages Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53251 | 124-90042-10023 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | FBI | 02/10/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 109-584-3869 | HQ | INS | 4 | IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE | HQ | 02/25/2018 | LIST | 4 | |
| 53252 | 124-90135-10087 | 11/17/2017 | In Part | FBI | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-82298-166 | INS | 2 | IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE | HQ | 11/17/2017 | STATUS RPT; REFERRED TO DOJ, INC ENV | |||
| 53253 | 124-10214-10339 | 11/17/2017 | In Full | FBI | 08/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 105-121944-2 | GARDNER, FRANK | 3 | INS | HQ | 11/17/2017 | REFERRED TO INS | |||
| 53254 | 124-10291-10326 | 11/17/2017 | In Full | FBI | 02/11/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 105-116875-2 | DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PLANS | FLAGG, W. T. | 3 | INS | HQ | 11/17/2017 | APPROVAL OF INS, INC LTR | ||
| 53255 | 124-10294-10292 | 11/17/2017 | In Full | FBI | 04/05/1960 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-80115-2ND NR 13 | 2 | INS | HQ | 11/17/2017 | REFERRAL TO INS | ||||
| 53256 | 124-10205-10463 | 11/17/2017 | In Part | FBI | 12/20/1960 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 109-584-2667 | DIRECTOR, FBI | NICE, H. D. | 7 | INS | HQ | 11/17/2017 | INC LIST | ||
| 53257 | 124-10280-10105 | 11/17/2017 | In Full | FBI | 09/20/1960 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CR 105-82793-NR | DIRECTOR, FBI | ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER | 1 | INS | HQ | 11/17/2017 | REFERRED TO INS | ||
| 53258 | 124-10332-10020 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | FBI | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-88025-NR | INS | INS | HQ | 05/31/2017 | |||||
| 53259 | 124-10206-10388 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 2-1810-1ST NR 9 | 3 | INS | HQ | 09/20/2017 | 3 | ||||
| 53260 | 124-10217-10029 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 02/28/1964 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 2-1821-1ST NR 55 | INS | 3 | INS | HQ | 09/20/2017 | 3 | |||
| 53261 | 124-10294-10121 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-72630-1ST NR 112 | INS | 3 | INS | HQ | 09/19/2017 | 3 | |||
| 53262 | 124-10294-10300 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | FBI | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 105-80115-9TH NR 14 | 3 | INS | HQ | 09/18/2017 | 3 | ||||
| 53263 | 180-10106-10489 | 11/03/2017 | In Part | HSCA | 12/21/1977 [PDF] | LETTER | 004198 | BLAKEY, G. ROBERT | CASTILLO, LEONEL, J. | 1 | INS | NUMBERED FILES | 11/03/2017 | Duplicate. Box 88. | 2 | |
| 53264 | 180-10075-10180 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 07/21/1978 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 010146 | BLAKEY, G. ROBERT | OWENS, JAMES | 10 | IRS | 03/22/2018 | Includes memorandum of interview. Box 187. | 10 | |||
| 53265 | 198-10007-10018 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 03/30/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | ICCCA | V.H.KRULAK | FIRST PROGRESS REPORT, SUBCOMMITTEE ON CUBAN SUBVERSION | 9 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 4, Folder 18. Memo from Krulak to the ICCCA re: the First Progress Report of the Subcommittee on Cuban Subversion. | ||
| 53266 | 198-10007-10019 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 05/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | ICCCA | V.H.KRULAK | OVERVIEW PAPER ON CASTRO-COMMUNIST SUBVERSION | 13 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 4, Folder 17. Memo from Krulak to the ICCCA re: Overview Paper on Castro-Communist Subversion. | ||
| 53267 | 198-10007-10028 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 03/00/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | MR. VANCE | CUBA: THE MOVEMENT OF SUBVERSIVES AND SUBVERSIVE TRAINEES | 19 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Report entitled, "Cuba: the Movement of Subversives and Subversive Trainees. | |||
| 53268 | 198-10007-10098 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 03/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CYRUS VANCE | V.H. KRULAK | CUBA | 28 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 12. Memo from Krulak to Vance enclosingthe Second Working Draft of "Cuba: The Movement of Subversives and Subversive Trainees." | ||
| 53269 | 198-10009-10086 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 05/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DIRECTOR, JOINT STAFF | HAROLD K. JOHNSON | MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, JOINT STAFF | 16 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/16/2018 | Califano Papers. Memo from Johnson to Director, Joint Staff re: attached ICCCA memo and paper concerning and action plan for Cuban subversion including impeding the movement of subversives and subversive trainees. | ||
| 53270 | 202-10002-10104 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 00/00/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 3360 (7 FEB 62) | NORTHWOODS | 197 | JCS | 03/20/2018 | JCS Central Files 1962, Box 29. JCS Record Case, Code Name Northwoods, containing JCS Papers related to JCS recommendation to invade Cuba and pretexts to justify US military intervention. | |||||
| 53271 | 202-10002-10121 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | JCS | 08/18/1966 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CHAIRMAN, JCS | GEN. GOODPASTER | MILITARY PERSONNEL DETAILED TO THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY | 14 | JCS | WHEELER PAPERS | 03/16/2018 | Wheeler Papers, Box 14. Memorandum for CJCS regarding numbers of military personnel on detail to the CIA and DOD policy letter governing assignment of military personnel to CIA. | ||
| 53272 | 202-10002-10131 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 10/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CHAIRMAN, JCS | V.H. KRULAK | COVERT ACTIONS AGAINST CUBA | 13 | JCS | 02/14/2018 | Taylor Papers, Box 7, Number 5. Memo from Krulak to Chairman, JCS enclosing memo re: Covert Actions Against Cuba. | ||||
| 53273 | 202-10002-10131 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 10/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CHAIRMAN, JCS | V.H. KRULAK | COVERT ACTIONS AGAINST CUBA | 13 | JCS | 02/14/2018 | Taylor Papers, Box 7, Number 5. Memo from Krulak to Chairman, JCS enclosing memo re: Covert Actions Against Cuba. | ||||
| 53274 | 195-10005-10022 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | OSD | 11/00/1961 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | COVERT ANNEX | 20 | JCS | MCNAMARA PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | McNamara Papers, Box 86. General Taylor's Vietnam Trip, Nov. 61. Covert annex re: situation in Vietnam. Issues discussed include: combatting communist insurgency, covert intelligence collection, etc. | ||||
| 53275 | 198-10004-10208 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 04/18/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | MILITARY CONTINGENCY PLANNING | 2 | JCS | 03/16/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 6, Folder 9. Plans approved by the JCS for use at NSC Standing Group meeting, 23 April 1963. | ||||||
| 53276 | 198-10006-10004 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 02/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CUBA - THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS | 10 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. JCS study on the dissemination of Cuban propaganda and possible US moves to counter it. | ||||
| 53277 | 198-10006-10005 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 03/00/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CUBA - THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS (FIRST WORKING DRAFT) | 21 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Draft of JCS study on the dissemination of Cuban propaganda and possible US moves to counter it. | ||||
| 53278 | 198-10006-10007 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 03/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | KRULAK, V.H. | FIRST DRAFT: CUBA - MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS | 12 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Draft of Krulak Committee paper on the movement of Cuban propaganda. | |||
| 53279 | 198-10006-10008 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 03/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | COORD. CTE. ON CUBAN AFFAIRS | KRULAK, V.H. | THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS | 12 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Memo transmitting the Krulak Committee's paper on the movement of Cuban propaganda. | ||
| 53280 | 198-10006-10009 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 03/00/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CUBA - THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS | 10 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Krulak Committee's paper on the movement of Cuban propaganda. | ||||
| 53281 | 198-10007-10001 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 03/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | SERVICE, OSD, JOINT STAFF | V.H. KRULAK | CUBA, THE EXCHANGE OF INTELLIGENCE CONCERNING COMMUNIST SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES - FIRST DRAFT | 14 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | SERVICE, OSD, JOINT STAFF | ||
| 53282 | 198-10007-10007 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 03/22/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | COMMITTEE MEMBERS | V.H. KRULAK | CUBA: THE EXCHANGE OF INTELLIGENCE CONCERNING COMMUNIST SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES | 8 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/12/2018 | COMMITTEE MEMBERS | ||
| 53283 | 202-10001-10000 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 07/29/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 1 | CLASSIFIED TITLE | 3 | JCS | J-3 | 03/01/2016 | Requires review from CIA, State, Army. | 4 | ||
| 53284 | 202-10001-10234 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 10/21/1962 [PDF] | MESSAGE | DOC 235 | 3 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Reviewed by State, OSD and CIA. | 4 | |||
| 53285 | 202-10001-10237 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 12/05/1964 [PDF] | MESSAGE | DOC 238 | CINLANT OPLAN | 1 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State and CIA. | 3 | ||
| 53286 | 202-10001-10238 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 10/27/1962 [PDF] | MESSAGE | DOC 239 | 2 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State and CIA. | 5 | |||
| 53287 | 202-10001-10240 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 11/03/1962 [PDF] | MESSAGE | DOC 241 | CINCLANTFLT OPORD 49-62 (REVISED) | 3 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Review completed by OSD, CIA and State. | 3 | ||
| 53288 | 202-10001-10241 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 11/11/1962 [PDF] | MESSAGE | DOC 242 | 4 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 08/18/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and State. | 5 | |||
| 53289 | 202-10001-10242 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 11/12/1962 [PDF] | MESSAGE | DOC 243 | 5 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and State. | 5 | |||
| 53290 | 202-10001-10244 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 11/16/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 245 | THE PRESIDENT | MAXWELL TAYLOR | JCSM-910-62 STATUS OF READINESS FOR THE CUBA OPERATION | 4 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 08/18/2017 | 4 | |
| 53291 | 202-10001-10245 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 11/17/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 246 | 4 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 08/18/2017 | 4 | ||||
| 53292 | 202-10001-10249 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 11/28/1962 [PDF] | MESSAGE | DOC 250 | READINESS POSTURE REQUIREMENTS | 4 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 09/13/2017 | bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Review completed by OSD, CIA and State. | 4 | ||
| 53293 | 202-10001-10254 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 07/09/1963 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 255 | MEMORANDUM FOR THE STANDING GROUP OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL | 3 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Reviewed by OSD, CIA and State. | 4 | ||
| 53294 | 202-10001-10256 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 11/20/1963 [PDF] | MESSAGE | DOC 257 | JCS | DISRUPTION OF COMMUNIST ARMS SMUGGLING INTO LATIN AMERICA | 4 | JCS | JFK LIBRARY SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Review completed by OSD, CIA and State. | 4 | |
| 53295 | 195-10005-10022 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | OSD | 11/00/1961 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | COVERT ANNEX | 20 | JCS | MCNAMARA PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | McNamara Papers, Box 86. General Taylor's Vietnam Trip, Nov. 61. Covert annex re: situation in Vietnam. Issues discussed include: combatting communist insurgency, covert intelligence collection, etc. | ||||
| 53296 | 198-10006-10004 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 02/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CUBA - THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS | 10 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. JCS study on the dissemination of Cuban propaganda and possible US moves to counter it. | ||||
| 53297 | 198-10006-10005 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 03/00/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CUBA - THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS (FIRST WORKING DRAFT) | 21 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Draft of JCS study on the dissemination of Cuban propaganda and possible US moves to counter it. | ||||
| 53298 | 198-10006-10007 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 03/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | KRULAK, V.H. | FIRST DRAFT: CUBA - MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS | 12 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Draft of Krulak Committee paper on the movement of Cuban propaganda. | |||
| 53299 | 198-10006-10008 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 03/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | COORD. CTE. ON CUBAN AFFAIRS | KRULAK, V.H. | THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS | 12 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Memo transmitting the Krulak Committee's paper on the movement of Cuban propaganda. | ||
| 53300 | 198-10006-10009 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 03/00/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | CUBA - THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS | 10 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Krulak Committee's paper on the movement of Cuban propaganda. |
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