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.
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 |
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54051 | 104-10529-10111 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/02/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIRECTOR | MEXICO CITY | CABLE: NOTE REF REPORTS ARRIVAL OF JOHAN VICENTE GALTUNG IN MEXICO CITY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-47 : F8 : 1999.07.12.08:47:20:390137 : | 1 |
54052 | 104-10529-10164 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/30/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | DIR | MEXI | CABLE: FOLLOWING LEFT MEXICO CITY FOR HAVANA, 22 NV. | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-47 : F11 : 1999.07.13.05:28:26:576129 : | 2 |
54053 | 104-10529-10176 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: YANG TE EN NO CODES BORN LIACHING. GRANTED VISA BERN SEPT 6 TO VISIT TUNIS | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.10:21:33:263137 : | 2 |
54054 | 104-10529-10177 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REMIND STA PROJECT RENEWAL DUE PRIOR 1 DECEMBER. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067901 : | 1 |
54055 | 104-10529-10178 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: RECOMMENDED PSYCH GUIDANCE VIETNAM. DENY | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.10:35:40:716137 : | 3 |
54056 | 104-10529-10179 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SOVIET INTELLECTUAL CLIMATE TODAY: WRITERS OF THE LIBERAL | 11 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.10:43:10:500137 : | 11 |
54057 | 104-10529-10182 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: MEXICO SHOULD BE GIVEN LEAD ON | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067902 : | 1 |
54058 | 104-10529-10183 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: HQS UNDERSTANDING OF AGREEMENT REACHED BY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067903 : | 1 |
54059 | 104-10529-10184 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: TOLD HE PROVIDING CR $5,, TO ARI CAMPISTA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067904 : | 1 |
54060 | 104-10529-10185 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASE CABLE STATUS STATION RELATIONSHIP WITH | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.11:04:38:233137 : | 1 |
54061 | 104-10529-10186 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IF DEADLINE ARRIVAL TELEGRAMS OF SUPPORT NOW | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.11:09:02:420137 : | 1 |
54062 | 104-10529-10190 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REF PARA THREE B REF A WHO NOW | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067905 : | 1 |
54063 | 104-10529-10192 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: CHICOMS PLAN VISIT MEXICO | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.12:40:43:983137 : 2 COPIES OF 2-PAGE DOCUMENT | 4 |
54064 | 104-10529-10196 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/03/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IDENS A, B, C | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.13:00:43:420137 : | 1 |
54065 | 104-10529-10198 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: MEMBER OF DELEGATION RECENTLY IN CHILE IS NOW MEXI AT HOTEL FREEMONT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067911 : | 1 |
54066 | 104-10529-10201 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REF A SENT PHOTOS OF PORTIONS OF MEXICAN TOURIST CARDS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.13:20:04:403137 : | 1 |
54067 | 104-10529-10204 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REASSIGNMENT FITNESS REPORT ON REQUIRED | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.13:36:14:483137 : | 1 |
54068 | 104-10529-10205 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/12/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: NO IDEN HQS TRACES SUBJ REF | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.13:41:48:293137 : | 1 |
54069 | 104-10529-10216 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: LATIN AMERICA BRIEF | 6 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.14:39:48:373137 : | 6 |
54070 | 104-10529-10218 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: MEMBER DELEGATION IN IS PRIORITY RECRUITMENT TARGET | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067912 : | 1 |
54071 | 104-10529-10220 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: EVIDENCE FURTHER DISENCHANTMENT CASTRO WITH SOVIET ALLIES CAME TO | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.14:56:01:326137 : | 1 |
54072 | 104-10529-10223 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASE HAVE ASK PCI FOR COMMUNIST CONTACTS IN CENTRAL AMERICAN COUNTRIES | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067913 : | 2 |
54073 | 104-10529-10226 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/14/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: POA EXTENDED FOR NINETY DAYS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067914 : | 1 |
54074 | 104-10529-10227 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: NEED FOR REF ITEM MOST URGENT. IF NOT POUCHED, PLEASE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.15:28:43:543137 : | 1 |
54075 | 104-10529-10229 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ON BASIS STATION TRACES SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS, HEADQUARTERS CONCERNED | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067915 : | 2 |
54076 | 104-10529-10230 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASE ANSWER QUESTIONS LEFT BY TECH DURING OCTOBER TDY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.13.15:41:15:140137 : | 1 |
54077 | 104-10529-10233 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: SUBJECT ASSIGNED CRYPT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067916 : | 1 |
54078 | 104-10529-10234 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/15/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLS CABLE DISPATCH NUMBER FORWARDING REPLY TO | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067917 : | 1 |
54079 | 104-10529-10235 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/16/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: OFFICER ARRIVING AA 57 AT 14 | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067918 : | 1 |
54080 | 104-10529-10241 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: FROM REFS APPEARS MET SUBJ MEXI WHERE OBTAINED...... | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.13.18:42:10:060115 : | 1 |
54081 | 104-10529-10251 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/06/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | BOOK MESSAGE | DIRECTOR | CABLE: 1. ALGERIA - MORROCCO: THE CEASE FIRE WHICH WAS TO HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED 1 NOV BECAME EFFECTIVE 4 NOV WITH ARRIVAL OF A MALIAN OBSERVER AT THE FRONT..... | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.13.19:08:47:543115 : | 4 |
54082 | 104-10529-10253 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/06/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PLEASE FORWARD FOR HQS APPROVAL EQUIPMENT LIST PLANNED FOR USE IN TRAINING | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.13.19:16:51:140115 : | 1 |
54083 | 104-10529-10256 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/06/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: POA GRANTED 29 OCTOBER 1963 | 3 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.13.19:24:01:043115 : | 3 |
54084 | 104-10529-10257 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/06/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: OF DEFINITE INTEREST. PROVIDING STAFF OF BRASIL EMBASSY SUBJECTED TO SYSTEMATIC VETTING AND MECHANICS...... | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 20040329-1067920 : | 2 |
54085 | 104-10529-10258 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: HDQS AWAITING MEXI'S COMMENTS ON REFS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.13.19:35:42:983115 : | 1 |
54086 | 104-10529-10259 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IN COMPLIANCE REF REQUEST WOULD LIKE MEXI ARRANGE FOR TRANSLATION FOLLOWING TEXT AND SEND VIA COMMERCIAL........ | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.13.19:37:59:793115 : | 4 |
54087 | 104-10529-10262 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: WISH REMIND PROJECT RENEWAL DUE PRIOR 1 DECEMBER | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 20040329-1067961 : | 1 |
54088 | 104-10529-10267 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REQUEST ADDRESSEES TAKE NO ACTION ON REF PENDING RECEIPT | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.14.08:12:36:543137 : | 1 |
54089 | 104-10529-10268 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REFILLS BEING POUCHED IMMEDIATELY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 1999.07.14.08:15:02:793137 : | 1 |
54090 | 104-10529-10269 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AS INDICATED REF C CONCURRENCE WAS OBTAINED FOR CHANGE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067921 : | 1 |
54091 | 104-10529-10270 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: NO HQS INFO SUBJ REFS WHO ASSIGNED PRIORITY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067922 : | 1 |
54092 | 104-10529-10272 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: FROM REFS WE INFER CUBANS WILL NOT BE ABLE CONDUCT LARGE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067923 : | 1 |
54093 | 104-10529-10276 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: NO TRACES SUBJ REF | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/16/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067924 : | 1 |
54094 | 104-10529-10277 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: IF PCI DOES NOT GIVE CONTACTS IN STATION | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067925 : | 1 |
54095 | 104-10529-10278 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: ( ) ARRIVING NEW YORK 2 NOVEMBER | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067926 : | 1 |
54096 | 104-10529-10279 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/13/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REF DEVELOPMENTS MOST ENCOURAGING. AS YOU KNOW WE WANT | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067927 : | 2 |
54097 | 104-10529-10281 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/19/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: REF PARA TWO REF COVERING DELAY IN RETURN | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067928 : | 1 |
54098 | 104-10529-10285 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/20/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: RE BASED ON UNLIKELIHOOD CAN PLAUSIBLY DENY | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F9 : 20040329-1067929 : | 1 |
54099 | 104-10529-10289 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/03/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | PACY, MUNI, FRAN, SAGO | DIRECTOR | CABLE-FOLLOWING SUMMARY RECENT TRAFFIC ON E. MOSSACK. | 4 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067930 : | 4 |
54100 | 104-10529-10290 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICIO CITY INFO PANAMA CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-REGRET TIGHT CHOADEN SCHEDULE AT HQS PRECLUDED REF DISCUSSION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 1999.07.14.12:07:08:030108 : | 1 |
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