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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8901 | 104-10171-10179 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/29/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: PARA 2 REF: AFFIRMATIVE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-26 : F10 : 1998.02.24.20:04:26:950115 : | 1 |
8902 | 104-10171-10225 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: AS YOU KNOW "AMERICAN GROUP" IN CONTACT FRD COMPOSED OF TWO PEOPLE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-26 : F10 : 1998.02.25.19:49:46:153115 : | 1 |
8903 | 104-10171-10227 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 07/11/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: LICARI MOST ANXIOUS TO KNOW WHETHER THERE INDICATIONS THAT HIS ROOM IN MEXI BUGGED | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-26 : F10 : 1998.02.25.19:55:24:530115 : | 1 |
8904 | 104-10171-10231 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/24/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE:REQUEST LIGARI INSTRUCT FRD MEMBERS REMAIN MEXI | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-26 : F10 : 1998.02.25.20:13:20:043115 : | 1 |
8905 | 104-10171-10428 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/13/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE: NO TRACES AZOY | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-26 : F9 : 1998.08.31.05:40:33:466129 : | 2 |
8906 | 104-10167-10002 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 06/23/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | RESERVATIONS BEING MADE FOR CONFERENCE TYPE SUITE COMMODORE 28 JUNE THROUGH 5 JULY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4A : 1998.01.21.16:43:02:513107 : DOCUMENT PREVIOUSLY SANITIZED. | 1 |
8907 | 104-10167-10043 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 08/22/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | PAYMENT MAILED TO AMHAWK 19 AUGUST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-6 : F4B : 20040301-1052116 : | 1 |
8908 | 104-10167-10309 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/16/1960 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | REQUEST DATA FOR POA ON ROBERTO DE VARONA LOREDO FOR AMRASP ACTIVITIES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-6 : F7 : 20040301-1052155 : | 1 |
8909 | 104-10164-10092 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 05/16/1962 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | RICHARD CAIN WAS ISSUED PASSPORT FOR VISIT CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN AREAS FOR PLEASURE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-3 : F24 : 1998.01.06.16:26:31:326108 : | 1 |
8910 | 104-10528-10118 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE SALE OF "V 2285". | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 1999.07.05.10:44:32:890031 : | 1 |
8911 | 104-10528-10132 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/04/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | IDEN CABLE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067738 : | 1 |
8912 | 104-10528-10147 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE RE AUTHORIZATION TO PROCURE | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067742 : | 1 |
8913 | 104-10528-10153 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE REQUESTING INFORMATION. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067748 : | 1 |
8914 | 104-10528-10154 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | CABLE RE MAIL COVERAGE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067749 : | 1 | |
8915 | 104-10528-10180 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/08/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | IDEN CABLE. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F7 : 20040329-1067751 : | 1 |
8916 | 104-10528-10429 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | EVIDENCE SATELLITES HAVE EXPRESSED DISSATISFACTION OVER SOVIET TERMS FOR INDUSTRIAL DIVISION OF LABOR | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.10:03:01:403108 : DUP OF 104-10100-10269 | 2 |
8917 | 104-10528-10437 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | FOOTLOCKER SHIPPED | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.10:29:44:686108 : DUP OF 104-10100-10274 | 1 |
8918 | 104-10528-10446 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/23/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-GLENNA H. PELLEN ARRIVING PCS 31 OCTOBER VIA EASTERN FLIGHT 35. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.10:42:25:186108 : DUP OF 104-10100-10276 | 1 |
8919 | 104-10528-10449 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | INVITATION TO PCM (COMMUNIST PARTY OF MEXICO) 14TH CONGRESS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 20040329-1067757 : | 1 |
8920 | 104-10529-10004 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CUBAN FISHING BOATS AND SOVIET FISHING TRAWLERS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.10:49:18:013108 : DUP OF 104-10100-10278 | 1 |
8921 | 104-10529-10007 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/23/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | PERSON OF POSSIBLE OPERATIONAL INTEREST TRYING ENTER U. S. TO VISIT RELATIVES. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 20040329-1067891 : | 1 |
8922 | 104-10529-10029 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-TO PICK UP AND UTILIZE REF COMO EQUIPMENT. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.11:29:53:060108 : | 1 |
8923 | 104-10529-10031 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | REQUEST WAVE REPLY TO DIRECTOR 75 (11 OCTOBER 1963) | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.11:46:29:500108 : | 2 |
8924 | 104-10529-10045 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/25/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-DISCUSSING FUTURE OF AN OPERATION WITH THE FBI. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.12:00:45:216108 : DUP OF 104-10100-10290 | 1 |
8925 | 104-10529-10048 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/29/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | APPROVE LOAN OF RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLE INSTALLATION | 2 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 20040329-1067892 : | 2 |
8926 | 104-10529-10057 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | POLISH OPS LEADS | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.12:15:51:153108 : DUP OF 104-10100-10307 | 1 |
8927 | 104-10529-10062 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/28/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CALL CONTACT AT FRANCIS SCOTT HOTEL UPON ARRIVAL IN WASHINGTON | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.12:33:40:576108 : DUP OF 104-10100-10297 | 1 |
8928 | 104-10529-10066 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/30/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | YOUTH AND STUDENT SITUATION IN CENTRAL AMERICA | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.12:46:34:250108 : DUP OF 104-10100-10315 | 1 |
8929 | 104-10529-10071 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/29/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-DUE UNAVAILABLILITY REF MIKE, DESIRE SUBSTITUE AND SHIP NOON ACCOUNTABLE R & D TYPE ELECTRO VOICE MDL 643. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.13:04:07:700108 : | 1 |
8930 | 104-10529-10072 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/20/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE - DECISION RE SCHOLARSHIP WITHOUT REVEALING INTEREST. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 20040329-1067895 : | 1 |
8931 | 104-10529-10074 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/29/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | NEED ADDRESS FOR PERSON STUDYING AT UNIVERSITY OF MEXICO | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.13:12:46:293108 : DUP OF 104-10100-10314 | 1 |
8932 | 104-10529-10080 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/24/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-NO TRACES POA IN PROCESS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 20040329-1067898 : | 1 |
8933 | 104-10529-10089 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/31/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-POA GRANTED 28 OCT 1963 FOR LILAND-1 IN SUPPORT PBRUMEN OPS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 20040329-1067899 : | 1 |
8934 | 104-10529-10091 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/31/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-HQS HAS OBTAINED CONCURRENCE FOR CHANGE TO VAULT DOOD REQUESTED IN PARA 3 REF. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.14:14:14:123108 : | 1 |
8935 | 104-10529-10093 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 10/31/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-HQS PREFERS WAIT TO ORDER EQUIPMENT UNTIL EXACT FREQUENCY KNOWN SO THAT EQUIPMENT CAN BE ADJUSTED AT FACTORY. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.14:18:09:123108 : | 1 |
8936 | 104-10529-10097 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/01/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-FREAPANE TRAVEL AUTHORIZED WITH STOPOVER NEW ORLEANS. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.14:37:09:090108 : | 1 |
8937 | 104-10529-10100 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/03/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | CABLE-REQUEST STATION OBSERVE AND ADVISE HQS IMMEDIATE ARRIVAL MEXI AMSWEEP-1. | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 1999.07.09.14:43:41:030108 : | 1 |
8938 | 104-10529-10101 | 04/26/2018 | Redact | CIA | 11/03/1963 [PDF] | PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT | 80T01357A | MEXICO CITY | DIRECTOR | WITHHELD | 1 | CIA | JFK | 03/12/2018 | JFK64-47 : F6 : 20040329-1067900 : | 1 |
8939 | 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 |
8940 | 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 |
8941 | 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 |
8942 | 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 |
8943 | 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 |
8944 | 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 |
8945 | 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 |
8946 | 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 |
8947 | 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 |
8948 | 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 |
8949 | 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 |
8950 | 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 |
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