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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54501 | 198-10009-10079 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | SECRETARY OF DEFENSE | MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE - APPARENT CONTRADICTIONS: MR. MCNAMARA VERSUS MR. MCCONE | 12 | CALIFANO PAPERS | 08/19/2017 | Califano Papers, Box 6, Folder 3. Memo to the Secretary of Defense re: apparent contradictions made in DOSments by McNamara and McCone concerning Frog missiles in Cuba. | 12 | |||
| 54502 | 198-10009-10079 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | SECRETARY OF DEFENSE | MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE - APPARENT CONTRADICTIONS: MR. MCNAMARA VERSUS MR. MCCONE | 12 | CALIFANO PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | Califano Papers, Box 6, Folder 3. Memo to the Secretary of Defense re: apparent contradictions made in statements by McNamara and McCone concerning Frog missiles in Cuba. | ||||
| 54503 | 198-10009-10084 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | NSC'S STANDING GROUP | MEMORANDUM FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL'S STANDING GROUP | 19 | CALIFANO PAPERS | 04/27/2017 | Califano Papers. Memo for NSC Standing Group re: threat of Cuban hemispheric subversion and an associated action plan. Attached memos concerning economic restrictions, exile problems and military training and planning. | 20 | |||
| 54504 | 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. | ||
| 54505 | 198-10009-10086 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 05/07/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DIRECTOR, JOINT STAFF | HAROLD K. JOHNSON | MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, JOINT STAFF | 16 | JCS | CALIFANO PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | 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. | ||
| 54506 | 198-10009-10087 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 04/17/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | ICCCA | JOSEPH A. CALIFANO, JR. | ICCCA: FIRST PROGRESS REPORT, SUBCOMMITTEE ON CUBAN SUBVERSION | 12 | ARMY | CALIFANO PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | Califano Papers, Box 6, Folder 11. Memo from Califano to Wheeler, Zumwalt, Abrams, Wendt, Carpenter, Elwood re: attached Sub-Committee on Cuban Subversion first progress report which discusses progress in impeding tra | ||
| 54507 | 198-10009-10087 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 04/17/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | ICCCA | JOSEPH A. CALIFANO, JR. | ICCCA: FIRST PROGRESS REPORT, SUBCOMMITTEE ON CUBAN SUBVERSION | 12 | ARMY | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/16/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 6, Folder 11. Memo from Califano to Wheeler, Zumwalt, Abrams, Wendt, Carpenter, Elwood re: attached Sub-Committee on Cuban Subversion first progress report which discusses progress in impeding tra | ||
| 54508 | 198-10009-10098 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 11/26/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | MULTIPLE | JOSEPH A. CALIFANO, JR. | ICCCA: REPORT ON STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIONS DESIGNED TO COUNTER SUBVERSION | 19 | ARMY | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/16/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 2, Folder 25. Memo from Califano to Wheeler, Sloan, Alger, Wendt, Carpenter, Quilter re: attached paper concerning status of implementation of actions designed to counter Cuban subversion. | ||
| 54509 | 198-10009-10098 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 11/26/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | MULTIPLE | JOSEPH A. CALIFANO, JR. | ICCCA: REPORT ON STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIONS DESIGNED TO COUNTER SUBVERSION | 19 | ARMY | CALIFANO PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | Califano Papers, Box 2, Folder 25. Memo from Califano to Wheeler, Sloan, Alger, Wendt, Carpenter, Quilter re: attached paper concerning status of implementation of actions designed to counter Cuban subversion. | ||
| 54510 | 198-10009-10099 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ARMY | 02/00/1963 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 153 | MULTIPLE | CALIFANO PAPERS | 11/30/2017 | Califano Papers, Box 1, Folder 9. Multiple papers re: classified/secret Congressional testimony concerning Cuban subversion in Latin America, Cuban military buildup, Soviet military weapons in Cuba, etc. | |||||
| 54511 | 198-10009-10099 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | ARMY | 02/00/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 153 | MULTIPLE | CALIFANO PAPERS | 03/16/2018 | Califano Papers, Box 1, Folder 9. Multiple papers re: classified/secret Congressional testimony concerning Cuban subversion in Latin America, Cuban military buildup, Soviet military weapons in Cuba, etc. | |||||
| 54512 | 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 | ||
| 54513 | 202-10001-10022 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 10/21/1963 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 23 | 1 | OSD | J-3 | 03/01/2016 | Requires review of CIA, State, OSD | 2 | |||
| 54514 | 202-10001-10058 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 01/24/1964 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 59 | APPRAISAL... | 8 | ARMY | #N/A | 02/24/2016 | Requires review from CIA, DOS, OSD, Army. | 8 | |||
| 54515 | 202-10001-10059 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | JCS | 09/23/1963 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 60 | CJCS | SECRETARY OF THE ARMY | CLASSIFIED TITLE | 2 | ARMY | J-3 | 11/30/2017 | Reviewed by CIA, State, OSD. | |
| 54516 | 202-10001-10059 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | JCS | 09/23/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 60 | CJCS | SECRETARY OF THE ARMY | CLASSIFIED TITLE | 2 | ARMY | J-3 | 03/12/2018 | Reviewed by CIA, DOS, OSD. | |
| 54517 | 202-10001-10162 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 08/08/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 163 | STEPPED UP COURSE B | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES # 1 | 08/18/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 | ||
| 54518 | 202-10001-10163 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 05/10/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 164 | OPERATION MONGOOSE 4-10 MAY | 2 | OSD | FOIA SERIES # 2 | 03/01/2016 | Reviewed by JCS, CIA, State and OSD. | 3 | ||
| 54519 | 202-10001-10164 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 07/25/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 165 | BRIG GEN LANSDALE | REVIEW OF OPERATION MONGOOSE | 6 | OSD | JCS FOIA # 3 | 08/18/2017 | Reviewed by State, OSD, CIA. | 6 | |
| 54520 | 202-10001-10165 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 08/14/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 166 | BRIG GEN LANSDALE | ALTERNATE COURSE B | 12 | OSD | JCS FOIA # 4 | 08/18/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. | 12 | |
| 54521 | 202-10001-10166 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 08/08/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 167 | CLASSIFIED TITLE | 5 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 03/01/2016 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and State. | 7 | ||
| 54522 | 202-10001-10167 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 08/07/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 168 | 10 | OSD | #N/A | 02/24/2016 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and DOS. | 10 | ||||
| 54523 | 202-10001-10168 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 07/25/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 169 | REVIEW OF OPERATION MONGOOSE | 25 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 08/18/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and State. | 25 | ||
| 54524 | 202-10001-10169 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 07/23/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 170 | END OF PHASE 1 | 24 | FOIA SERIES | 08/18/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, CIA, State, OSD. | 24 | |||
| 54525 | 202-10001-10170 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 03/12/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 171 | POLICY QUESTIONS OPERATION MONGOOSE | 24 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 08/18/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, CIA, State, OSD. | 24 | ||
| 54526 | 202-10001-10171 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 172 | BRIEFING FOR MR. ROBERT KENNEDY | 24 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 08/18/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Reviewed by CIA, State, OSD. | 24 | ||
| 54527 | 202-10001-10172 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | JCS | 01/18/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 173 | THE CUBA PROJECT | 24 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 11/30/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Reviewed by CIA, State, OSD. | |||
| 54528 | 202-10001-10172 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | JCS | 01/18/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 173 | THE CUBA PROJECT | 24 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 03/16/2018 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Reviewed by CIA, DOS, OSD. | |||
| 54529 | 202-10001-10173 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 03/21/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 174 | 9 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 05/02/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Reviewed by CIA, State, OSD. | 10 | |||
| 54530 | 202-10001-10174 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 03/14/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 175 | DEFENSE SUPPORT OPERATION MONGOOSE | 1 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 08/18/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Remainder of document reviewed by CIA, State, OSD. | 2 | ||
| 54531 | 202-10001-10175 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 04/13/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 176 | GENERAL CRAIG | BRIG. GEN. LANSDALE | 1 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 03/01/2016 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Remainder of document reviewed by CIA, State, OSD. | 2 | |
| 54532 | 202-10001-10176 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 06/20/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 177 | BRIG. GEN. LANSDALE | PROGRESS, OPERATION MONGOOSE | 2 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 08/18/2017 | Reviewed by CIA, State, OSD. | 3 | |
| 54533 | 202-10001-10177 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | JCS | 06/14/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 178 | PROGRESS, OPERATION MONGOOSE | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 03/12/2018 | Reviewed by OSD, DOS, CIA. | |||
| 54534 | 202-10001-10177 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | JCS | 06/14/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 178 | PROGRESS, OPERATION MONGOOSE | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 11/30/2017 | Reviewed by OSD, State, CIA. | |||
| 54535 | 202-10001-10178 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 07/05/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 179 | PROGRESS OPERATION MONGOOSE | 3 | FOIA SERIES | 01/14/2016 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA, State. | 4 | |||
| 54536 | 202-10001-10179 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | JCS | 04/11/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 180 | STATUS OF OPERATION MONGOOSE | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 11/30/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA, State. | |||
| 54537 | 202-10001-10179 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | JCS | 04/11/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 180 | STATUS OF OPERATION MONGOOSE | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 03/16/2018 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA, DOS. | |||
| 54538 | 202-10001-10181 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 03/12/1962 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 182 | POLICY QUESTIONS, OPERATION MONGOOSE | 2 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 08/17/2017 | Reviewed by OSD, CIA, State. | 3 | ||
| 54539 | 202-10001-10182 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 00/00/0000 [PDF] | PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 183 | 16 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 01/14/2016 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA, State. | 16 | |||
| 54540 | 202-10001-10183 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 01/19/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 184 | BRIG GEN LANSDALE | TASK 33 CUBA PROJECT | 2 | FOIA SERIES | 08/18/2017 | 2 | |||
| 54541 | 202-10001-10184 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 06/06/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 185 | STATUS REPORT, CARIBBEAN SURVEY GROUP, 31 MAY-6 JUNE 1962 | 1 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 01/14/2016 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and State. | 3 | ||
| 54542 | 202-10001-10185 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 05/17/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 186 | OPERATION MONGOOSE PRIORITY OPERATIONS SCHEDULE 21 MAY-30 JUNE 1962 | 12 | OSD | #N/A | 02/24/2016 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and DOS. | 12 | |||
| 54543 | 202-10001-10186 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 10/26/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 187 | MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP ON OPERATION MONGOOSE | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 08/18/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by the Joint Staff. Reviewed by OSD, CIA and State. | 4 | ||
| 54544 | 202-10001-10187 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 09/06/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 188 | MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP ON MONGOOSE 6 SEP 62 | 5 | OSD | 03/12/2018 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and DOS. | |||||
| 54545 | 202-10001-10188 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 08/16/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 189 | MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP ON MONGOOSE 16 AUG 62 | 1 | OSD | #N/A | 02/24/2016 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Reviewed by OSD, CIA and DOS. | 1 | |||
| 54546 | 202-10001-10189 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | 03/13/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | DOC 190 | CONSOLIDATED STATUS REPORT CARIBBEAN SURVEY GROUP 4 JAN - 9 MAR | 4 | OSD | #N/A | 02/24/2016 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA DOS. | 4 | |||
| 54547 | 202-10001-10190 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 08/07/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 191 | OPERATION MONGOOSE | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 5 | ||
| 54548 | 202-10001-10191 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 09/07/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 192 | MILITARY | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 | ||
| 54549 | 202-10001-10192 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 05/01/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 193 | DJSM-572-62 | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 03/01/2016 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 7 | ||
| 54550 | 202-10001-10193 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 05/05/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 194 | MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP ON MONGOOSE 5 APR 62 | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 |
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