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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 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 | ||
| 2002 | 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 | ||
| 2003 | 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 | ||
| 2004 | 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 | ||
| 2005 | 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 | ||
| 2006 | 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 | ||
| 2007 | 202-10001-10194 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 03/30/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 195 | MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP ON MONGOOSE 29 MARCH | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 5 | ||
| 2008 | 202-10001-10196 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 03/13/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 197 | MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP ON MONGOOSE 13 MARCH | 2 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 | ||
| 2009 | 202-10001-10197 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 02/26/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 198 | MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP ON CUBA 26 FEB | 2 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 08/18/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 | ||
| 2010 | 202-10001-10198 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 10/26/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 199 | OPERATION MONGOOSE | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State, CIA. | 3 | ||
| 2011 | 202-10001-10199 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 10/26/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 200 | OPERATION MONGOOSE | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Reviewed by OSD, State, CIA. | 4 | ||
| 2012 | 202-10001-10200 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 10/26/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 201 | OPERATION MONGOOSE | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by the Joint Staff. Reviewed by OSD, CIA and State. | 4 | ||
| 2013 | 202-10001-10230 | 10/26/2017 | In Part | JCS | 05/17/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 231 | MINUTES OF MEETING OF SPECIAL GROUP 17 MAY 62 | 1 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 09/13/2017 | Reviewed by CIA, State, OSD. | 2 | ||
| 2014 | 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 | ||
| 2015 | 178-10004-10233 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | MATHENY | 05/11/1976 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | COMMITTEE REPORTS | MATHENY, JOHN | HYLAND, BILL | SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE (SSC) ACTIVITIES | WH | SSC SERIES | 06/09/2017 | Contains handwritten annotations. | ||
| 2016 | 178-10004-10217 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | MATHENY | 10/31/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DAVID BELIN'S SUMMARY REPORT | LANSDALE, EDWARD | RECORD | OUTLINE OF COVERT OPERATIONS | DOD | ROCKEFELLER COMMISSION SERIES | 08/10/1993 | Attached to 1781000410214. | ||
| 2017 | 178-10004-10216 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | MATHENY | 10/31/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DAVID BELIN'S SUMMARY REPORT | LANSDALE, EDWARD | RECORD | OUTLINE OF COVERT OPERATIONS | DOD | ROCKEFELLER COMMISSION SERIES | 06/09/2017 | Attached to 1781000410214. | ||
| 2018 | 178-10004-10136 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | DAVIS | 05/27/1975 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | INTEL.INVESTIGATIONS--MISC. B, 3/75-6/15/75 | MC FARLANE, ROBERT C. | SCOWCROFT, BRENT | ASSASSINATION PLOTS | WH | GENERAL SUBJECT FILE | 06/09/2017 | |||
| 2019 | 178-10004-10117 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | CHENEY | 10/20/1975 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | INTELLIGENCE--REPORT ON CIA ASSASS. PLOTS(2) | BRECKINRIDGE, SCOTT | DCI | SSC DRAFT REPORT ON ASSASSINATION | CIA | GENERAL SUBJECT FILE | 06/09/2017 | |||
| 2020 | 178-10003-10345 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | BUCHEN/DAN | 03/10/1975 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | CORRESPONDENCE--WHITE HOUSE INTERNAL (4) | FORD, GERALD R. | BUCHEN, PHIL | WH | CORRESPONDENCE | 06/09/2017 | ||||
| 2021 | 178-10003-10334 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | BUCHEN/DAN | 10/31/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | CORRESPONDENCE--BUCHEN, PHILIP (3) | LANSDALE, EDWARD | RECORD | OUTLINE OF COVERT OPERATIONS | DOD | CORRESPONDENCE | 06/09/2017 | Attached to 1781000310332. | ||
| 2022 | 178-10003-10320 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | DUVAL78-67 | 10/31/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | INTELLIGENCE INVESTIGATIONS, MISC. (2) | LANSDALE, EDWARD | RECORD | OUTLINE OF COVERT OPERATIONS | DOD | ACCESSION 78-67 (UNPROCESSED) | 06/09/2017 | |||
| 2023 | 178-10003-10319 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | DUVAL78-67 | 10/31/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | INTELLIGENCE INVESTIGATIONS, MISC. (2) | LANSDALE, EDWARD | RECORD | OUTLINE OF COVERT OPERATIONS | DOD | ACCESSION 78-67 (UNPROCESSED) | 06/09/2017 | |||
| 2024 | 178-10003-10297 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | BUCHEN7866 | 10/31/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | COVERT ACTIONS | LANSDALE, EDWARD | RECORD | OUTLINE OF COVERT OPERATIONS | DOD | ACCESSION 78-66 (UNPROCESSED) | 06/09/2017 | Attached to 1781000310294. | ||
| 2025 | 178-10003-10296 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | BUCHEN7866 | 10/31/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | COVERT ACTIONS | LANSDALE, EDWARD | RECORD | OUTLINE OF COVERT OPERATIONS | DOD | ACCESSION 78-66 (UNPROCESSED) | 06/09/2017 | Attached to 1781000310294. Tab A1. | ||
| 2026 | 178-10003-10047 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | ROCKCOM | 04/12/1963 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | ASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (11) | FITZGERALD, DESMOND | DCI | CIA | ASSASSINATION FILE | 06/09/2017 | ||||
| 2027 | 178-10002-10490 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | ROCKCOM | 11/21/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | ASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (8) | HARVEY, WILLIAM K. | DCI | CHRONOLOGY OF THE MATAHAMBRE SABOTAGE OPERATION | CIA | ASSASSINATION FILE | 06/09/2017 | Attached to 1781000210489. | ||
| 2028 | 178-10002-10473 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | ROCKCOM | 10/11/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | ASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (5) | HARVEY, WILLIAM K. | LANSDALE, EDWARD G. | OPERATION MONGOOSE - SABOTAGE ACTIONS | CIA | ASSASSINATION FILE | 06/09/2017 | |||
| 2029 | 178-10002-10401 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | ROCKCOM | 01/28/1963 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | ASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (2) | LANSDALE, EDWARD G. | DCI | CUBA, OPERATION MONGOOSE | NSC | ASSASSINATION FILES | 06/09/2017 | |||
| 2030 | 178-10002-10306 | 07/24/2017 | In Part | ROCKCOM | 05/21/1975 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | A-I(K) MISC.--ASSASSINATIONS | CARGILL, MASON | FILE | DOCUMENTS FROM DPD FILES RE CUBAN OPERATIONS, 1959-61 | ROCKEFELLER COMMISSION | ASSASSINATION FILES | 06/09/2017 | Unmarked, but may include classified information. | ||
| 2031 | 180-10091-10003 | 07/24/2017 | In Full | HSCA | 02/24/1953 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | 006341 (PT.6) (FOLDER 6 OF 7) | PROJECT AND LIAISON SECTION | DEPUTY CHIEF, SECURITY DIVISION | CIA | NUMBERED FILES | 06/07/2017 | Box #:124. | |||
| 2032 | 157-10014-10161 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | SSCIA | 06/10/1975 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | 07-M-66 | CHURCH, FRANK | MADIGAN, MICHAEL J. | MEETING 29 JULY 1975 | 18 | SSCIA | MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE CHURCH COMMITTEE | 11/30/2017 | CCBOX 447 | |
| 2033 | 157-10014-10186 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | SSCIA | 09/05/1975 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | 07-M-91 | L | CIA MAIL WATCH LIST | 8 | SSCIA | MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE CHURCH COMMITTEE | 11/30/2017 | |||
| 2034 | 157-10014-10218 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | SSCIA | 04/24/1975 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | 07-M-123 | 9 | SSCIA | MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE CHURCH COMMITTEE | 11/30/2017 | CC Box 300 | ||||
| 2035 | 157-10014-10220 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | SSCIA | 10/07/1975 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | 07-M-125 | 4 | SSCIA | MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS OF THE CHURCH COMMITTEE | 11/30/2017 | CC Box 223 | ||||
| 2036 | 177-10002-10069 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | LBJ | 02/18/1964 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | THE PRESIDENT | DEAN RUSK | 5 | STATE | NSF, COUNTRY FILE, MEXICO, LOPEZ MATEOS VISIT, BOX 61 | 11/30/2017 | DOC. #9 | |||
| 2037 | 177-10002-10070 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | LBJ | 02/18/1964 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | THE PRESIDENT | DEAN RUSK | 5 | STATE | NSF, COUNTRY FILE, MEXICO, LOPEZ MATEOS VISIT, BOX 61 | 11/30/2017 | DOC. #10 | |||
| 2038 | 178-10002-10158 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ROCKCOM | 03/09/1960 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | A-I(G) CIA CORRES.--ASSASSINATIONS (1) | FOR THE RECORD | UNSIGNED | FIRST MEETING OF BRANCH 4 TASK FORCE, 9 MARCH 1960 | 3 | CIA | ASSASSINATION FILES | 11/30/2017 | Minutes of meeting. | |
| 2039 | 178-10002-10261 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ROCKCOM | 05/21/1975 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | A-I(J) CORRESPONDENCE--ASSASSINATIONS | FILE | CARGILL, MASON | DOCUMENTS FROM DPD FILES RE CUBAN OPERATIONS, 1959-61 | 4 | ROCKEFELLER COMMISSION | ASSASSINATION FILES | 11/30/2017 | ||
| 2040 | 178-10002-10363 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ROCKCOM | 03/06/1975 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | O-R (I-AA) HUNT, E. HOWARD INTERVIEWED 3/4/75 | FILE | OLSEN, ROBERT | INTERVIEW 3/4/75 WITH E.HOWARD HUNT AND HIS DAUGHTER, LISA HUNT | 6 | ROCKEFELLER COMMISSION | 0LSEN-ROETHE FILES | 11/30/2017 | ||
| 2041 | 178-10002-10469 | 12/15/2017 | 9 | ROCKCOM | 07/10/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | ASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (5) | DCI | HARVEY, WILLIAM K. | 1 | CIA | ASSASSINATION FILE | 11/30/2017 | re intelligence source | ||
| 2042 | 178-10002-10479 | 12/15/2017 | In Full | ROCKCOM | 01/19/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | ASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (7) | 19 JANUARY 1962 | 5 | CIA | ASSASSINATION FILE | 11/30/2017 | ||||
| 2043 | 178-10002-10480 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ROCKCOM | 04/23/1963 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | ASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (7) | KIRKPATRICK, LYMAN | FROM MOR OF PFIAB MEETING WITH DCI MC CONE, 23 APRIL 1963 | 4 | PFIAB | ASSASSINATION FILE | 11/30/2017 | Excerpt from memorandum, plus route slip. | ||
| 2044 | 178-10003-10001 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | ROCKCOM | 09/20/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | ASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (9) | MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD, SPECIAL GROUP MEETING 20 SEPTEMBER 1962 | 1 | CIA | ASSASSINATION FILE | 11/30/2017 | ||||
| 2045 | 180-10143-10449 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | HSCA | 06/28/1978 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | 29-31-03 | BLAKEY, G. ROBERT | FONZI, GAETON | 8 | HSCA | CIA SEGREGATED COLLECTION | 11/30/2017 | Box 21 | ||
| 2046 | 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. | |
| 2047 | 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. | |||
| 2048 | 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. | |||
| 2049 | 202-10001-10201 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | JCS | 07/25/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 202 | BRIG. GEN. LANSDALE | REVIEW OF OPERATION MONGOOSE | 8 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 11/30/2017 | Bracketed portions withheld by the Joint Staff. Reviewed by OSD, CIA and State. | ||
| 2050 | 202-10001-10219 | 12/15/2017 | In Part | JCS | 05/31/1962 [PDF] | MEMORANDUM | DOC 220 | OPERATION MONGOOSE PROGRESS | 3 | OSD | FOIA SERIES | 11/30/2017 | Reviewed by OSD, CIA, State. |
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