JFK Assassination Records

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:

* 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 NumRecord NumNARA Release DateFormerly WithheldAgencyDoc DateDoc TypeFile NumTo NameFrom NameTitleNum PagesOriginatorRecord SeriesReview DateComments Pages Released
8651104-10227-1014311/09/2017In PartCIA10/19/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE RECORDDC/WH/4MEMORANDUM: MEETING IN MR. COERR'S OFFICE 1100-1230, 13 OCT 19616CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 20040316-1058923 :6
8652104-10227-1016411/09/2017In PartCIA12/04/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AWH/CAWH/4-PA/PROPFORM:OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP:1-2: PLEASE CALL LIBRARY AND1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.08:11:13:013115 :1
8653104-10227-1016404/26/2018RedactCIA12/04/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AWH/CAWH/4-PA/PROPFORM:OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP:1-2: PLEASE CALL LIBRARY AND1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.08:11:13:013115 :1
8654104-10227-1016304/26/2018RedactCIA12/06/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVEDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF PASSAVOY REPORTS1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.08:08:39:670115 : ATTACHMENT NOT INCLUDED1
8655104-10227-1016311/09/2017In PartCIA12/06/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVEDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF PASSAVOY REPORTS1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.08:08:39:670115 : ATTACHMENT NOT INCLUDED1
8656104-10227-1016211/09/2017In PartCIA12/07/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AJMWAVEDIRECTORCABLE:IF CI CHECK FAVORABLE CAN PROBABLY ARRANGE ENTRY SUBJECT MEMO 69.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.08:05:11:623115 :1
8657104-10227-1016204/26/2018RedactCIA12/07/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AJMWAVEDIRECTORCABLE:IF CI CHECK FAVORABLE CAN PROBABLY ARRANGE ENTRY SUBJECT MEMO 69.1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.08:05:11:623115 :1
8658104-10227-1016104/26/2018RedactCIA12/08/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AJMWAVEDIRECTORCABLE:RE MEMO 8 BELIEVE FURTHER EXPLOITATION IN LATIN AMERICA WOULD GIVE BOOK1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.08:03:02:403115 :1
8659104-10227-1016111/09/2017In PartCIA12/08/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AJMWAVEDIRECTORCABLE:RE MEMO 80 BELIEVE FURTHER EXPLOITATION IN LATIN AMERICA WOULD GIVE BOOK1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.08:03:02:403115 :1
8660104-10227-1016011/09/2017In PartCIA12/13/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVECHIEF, WHDDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF COPIES OF BIOGRAPHIC DATA ON CUBAN PILOTS IN EXILE1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:59:23:686115 : ATTACHMENT NOT INCLUDED1
8661104-10227-1016004/26/2018RedactCIA12/13/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVECHIEF, WHDDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF COPIES OF BIOGRAPHIC DATA ON CUBAN PILOTS IN EXILE1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:59:23:686115 : ATTACHMENT NOT INCLUDED1
8662104-10227-1015904/26/2018RedactCIA12/22/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVEDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF PASSAVOY MEMO NO. 1161CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:55:44:436115 : ATTACHMENT NOT INCLUDED1
8663104-10227-1015911/09/2017In PartCIA12/22/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVEDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF PASSAVOY MEMO NO. 1161CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:55:44:436115 : ATTACHMENT NOT INCLUDED1
8664104-10227-1015811/09/2017In PartCIA12/27/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVEDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF PASSAVOY MEMO NO. 1141CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:53:37:356115 : ATTACHMENT NOT INCLUDED1
8665104-10227-1015804/26/2018RedactCIA12/27/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVEDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF PASSAVOY MEMO NO. 1141CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:53:37:356115 : ATTACHMENT NOT INCLUDED1
8666104-10227-1015704/26/2018RedactCIA12/27/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVEDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF PASSAVOY MEMOS NO. 115 AND 1191CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:51:32:310115 : ATTACHMENTS NOT INCLUDED1
8667104-10227-1015711/09/2017In PartCIA12/27/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVEDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF PASSAVOY MEMOS NO. 115 AND 1191CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:51:32:310115 : ATTACHMENTS NOT INCLUDED1
8668104-10227-1015611/09/2017In PartCIA12/28/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVEDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF PASSAVOY MEMO NO. 0120, A TRANSLATION OF THE DR PEDRO MARTINEZ FRAGA DOCUMENT25CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:49:06:403115 :25
8669104-10227-1015604/26/2018RedactCIA12/28/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, JMWAVEDISPATCH:AMBUD/TRANSMITTAL OF PASSAVOY MEMO NO. 12, A TRANSLATION OF THE DR PEDRO MARTINEZ FRAGA DOCUMENT25CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:49:06:403115 :25
8670104-10227-1015504/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AJMWAVE, MEXICO CITYDIRECTORCABLE:(PAGE 2 ONLY):WH COMMENTS1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:40:57:920115 : PAGE 2 ONLY1
8671104-10227-1015511/09/2017In PartCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AJMWAVE, MEXICO CITYDIRECTORCABLE:(PAGE 2 ONLY):WH COMMENTS1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:40:57:920115 : PAGE 2 ONLY1
8672104-10227-1015411/09/2017In PartCIA08/31/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AWH/4/PA-PROPWH/4/PLANSOFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP:THESE ARE NOTES PULLED TOGETHER6CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:37:37:560115 : 5 PAGES OF NOTES ATTACHED6
8673104-10227-1015404/26/2018RedactCIA08/31/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AWH/4/PA-PROPWH/4/PLANSOFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP:THESE ARE NOTES PULLED TOGETHER6CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:37:37:560115 : 5 PAGES OF NOTES ATTACHED6
8674104-10227-1015204/26/2018RedactCIA09/27/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WESTERN HEMISPHERE DIVISIONCHIEF. WH/4MEMORANDUM:COVER FOR COLONEL WENDELL .C. JOHNSON2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:29:55:233115 : POOR LEGIBILITY IN PLACES2
8675104-10227-1015211/09/2017In PartCIA09/27/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WESTERN HEMISPHERE DIVISIONCHIEF. WH/4MEMORANDUM:COVER FOR COLONEL WENDELL .C. JOHNSON2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:29:55:233115 : POOR LEGIBILITY IN PLACES2
8676104-10227-1015111/09/2017In PartCIA10/08/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE RECORDACTING CHIEF, WH/4MEMORANDUM:LIST OF OUTSTANDING JMATE PROBLEM AREAS3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:23:50:233115 :3
8677104-10227-1015104/26/2018RedactCIA10/08/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE RECORDACTING CHIEF, WH/4MEMORANDUM:LIST OF OUTSTANDING JMATE PROBLEM AREAS3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:23:50:233115 :3
8678104-10227-1015004/26/2018RedactCIA10/10/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE RECORDMEMORANDUM:MEETING WITH DR. MIRO CARDONA ON 6 OCTOBER8CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:14:42:966115 :8
8679104-10227-1015011/09/2017In PartCIA10/10/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE RECORDMEMORANDUM:MEETING WITH DR. MIRO CARDONA ON 6 OCTOBER8CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.31.07:14:42:966115 :8
8680104-10227-1014811/09/2017In PartCIA10/19/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACOLONEL JOHNSONDC/WH/4MEMORANDUM:GUIDANCE RE DR. MIRO CARDONA3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.20:25:18:920115 :3
8681104-10227-1014804/26/2018RedactCIA10/19/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACOLONEL JOHNSONDC/WH/4MEMORANDUM:GUIDANCE RE DR. MIRO CARDONA3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.20:25:18:920115 :3
8682104-10227-1014704/26/2018RedactCIA10/19/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AA/DDP/ACHIEF, WESTERN HEMISPHERE DIVISIONMEMORANDUM:ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURES FOR PERIOD 1 JUL 61 TO 31 DEC 61 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL (CRC) AND FOR SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO DEPENDENTS OF INVASION PERSONNEL NOT YET RETURNED TO THE U.S.3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.20:20:54:293115 :3
8683104-10227-1014711/09/2017In PartCIA10/19/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AA/DDP/ACHIEF, WESTERN HEMISPHERE DIVISIONMEMORANDUM:ESTIMATE OF EXPENDITURES FOR PERIOD 1 JUL 61 TO 31 DEC 61 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL (CRC) AND FOR SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO DEPENDENTS OF INVASION PERSONNEL NOT YET RETURNED TO THE U.S.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.20:20:54:293115 :3
8684104-10227-1014511/09/2017In PartCIA10/18/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE RECORDACTING CHIEF, WH/4MEMORANDUM:DISCUSSION WITH MR. BARNES CONCERNING A. SABOTAGE OPERATIONS. B. RELATIONS WITH THE CRC2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.20:10:47:966115 :2
8685104-10227-1014504/26/2018RedactCIA10/18/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE RECORDACTING CHIEF, WH/4MEMORANDUM:DISCUSSION WITH MR. BARNES CONCERNING A. SABOTAGE OPERATIONS. B. RELATIONS WITH THE CRC2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.20:10:47:966115 :2
8686104-10227-1014404/26/2018RedactCIA10/12/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AJMWAVEDIRECTORCABLE:IN ORDER TO CLARIFY EXTENT AND NATURE SUPPORT PROMISED AMBUD-1 DESIRE22CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.20:08:07:250115 : 21 SHEETS OF PAYROLL FIGURES ATTACHED.22
8687104-10227-1014411/09/2017In PartCIA10/12/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AJMWAVEDIRECTORCABLE:IN ORDER TO CLARIFY EXTENT AND NATURE SUPPORT PROMISED AMBUD-1 DESIRE22CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.20:08:07:250115 : 21 SHEETS OF PAYROLL FIGURES ATTACHED.22
8688104-10227-1014211/09/2017In PartCIA10/26/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE RECORDC/WH/4/PLANSMEMO:MEETING ON 24 OCTOBER 1961 AT DEPARTMENT OF STATE ON CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR CUBA2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:59:35:186115 :2
8689104-10227-1014204/26/2018RedactCIA10/26/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE RECORDC/WH/4/PLANSMEMO:MEETING ON 24 OCTOBER 1961 AT DEPARTMENT OF DOS ON CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR CUBA2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:59:35:186115 :2
8690104-10227-1014104/26/2018RedactCIA10/27/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AA/DDP/ACHIEF, WESTERN HEMISPHERE DIVISIONMEMORANDUM:MONTHLY SUBSIDY PAYMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL (CRC)3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:55:51:123115 :3
8691104-10227-1014111/09/2017In PartCIA10/27/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AA/DDP/ACHIEF, WESTERN HEMISPHERE DIVISIONMEMORANDUM:MONTHLY SUBSIDY PAYMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL (CRC)3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:55:51:123115 :3
8692104-10227-1014011/09/2017In PartCIA10/27/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE RECORDC/WH/4/PLANSMEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD:MEETING ON 20 OCT 1961 AT THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ON CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR CUBA1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:52:38:060115 :1
8693104-10227-1014004/26/2018RedactCIA10/27/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ATHE RECORDC/WH/4/PLANSMEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD:MEETING ON 2 OCT 1961 AT THE DEPARTMENT OF DOS ON CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR CUBA1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:52:38:060115 :1
8694104-10227-1013904/26/2018RedactCIA10/27/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WH-4A/DDP/AMEMORANDUM:DRAFT MEMORANDUM, DATED 26 OCTOBER 1961 (ATTACHED)6CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:50:04:043115 :6
8695104-10227-1013911/09/2017In PartCIA10/27/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WH-4A/DDP/AMEMORANDUM:DRAFT MEMORANDUM, DATED 26 OCTOBER 1961 (ATTACHED)6CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:50:04:043115 :6
8696104-10227-1013611/09/2017In PartCIA11/16/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AWH/4/PA-PROPDRAFT LETTER TO FBI:PURSUANT TO THE TELEPHONE CONVERSATION2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:35:44:140115 :2
8697104-10227-1013604/26/2018RedactCIA11/16/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AWH/4/PA-PROPDRAFT LETTER TO FBI:PURSUANT TO THE TELEPHONE CONVERSATION2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:35:44:140115 :2
8698104-10227-1013504/26/2018RedactCIA11/17/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WH/6CHIEF, WESTERN HEMISPHERE DIVMEMORANDUM: SUBJECT - RECENT ARREST OF MOVIMIENTO REVOLUCIONARIO DEL PUEBLO (MRP) MEMBERS1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:29:19:500115 :1
8699104-10227-1013511/09/2017In PartCIA11/17/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF, WH/6CHIEF, WESTERN HEMISPHERE DIVMEMORANDUM: SUBJECT - RECENT ARREST OF MOVIMIENTO REVOLUCIONARIO DEL PUEBLO (MRP) MEMBERS1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F19 : 1998.05.29.19:29:19:500115 :1
8700104-10227-1012811/09/2017In PartCIA06/22/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357AJMWAVEBELLCABLE: REALIZE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT POSITION OF AMTIKI-ONE. HOWEVER HQS1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-62 : F18 : 20040316-1058922 :1

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