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 Name From NameTitleNum PagesOriginatorRecord SeriesReview DateCommentsPages Released
38801104-10177-1006411/09/2017In PartCIA10/09/1959
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF WHDCHIEF OF STATIONDISPATCH: OPERATIONAL EMILIO NUNEZ PORTUONDO, TRAVEL OF2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-13 : F20 : 1998.02.27.19:20:53:733115 :2
38802104-10175-1012811/09/2017In PartCIA04/06/1970
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF WH DIVISIONWITHHELDSUBJECT WAS TERMINATED AS OF 28 FEBRUARY 19701CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-11 : F9 : 1998.02.21.09:38:46:013108 :1
38803104-10175-1012804/26/2018RedactCIA04/06/1970
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIEF WH DIVISIONWITHHELDSUBJECT WAS TERMINATED AS OF 28 FEBRUARY 1971CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-11 : F9 : 1998.02.21.09:38:46:013108 :1
38804104-10433-1014707/24/2017In FullCIA04/29/1968
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENTRUSS HOLMES WORK FILECHIEFCHIEFDISPATCH: REPORTS THAT THE ASSASSINATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KINGCIAJFK06/13/2017JFK-RH19 : F09 : 1998.12.18.09:03:44:170128 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR)
38805104-10169-1006504/26/2018RedactCIA12/01/1965
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIE, NEWITHHELDDAVID GRAHAM MCCANNS DUBOIS.2CIAJFK03/16/2018JFK64-7 : F2 : 1998.02.07.12:52:43:293031 : FIRST PAGE IS ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET2
38806104-10169-1006511/09/2017In PartCIA12/01/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHIE, NEWITHHELDDAVID GRAHAM MCCANNS DUBOIS.2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-7 : F2 : 1998.02.07.12:52:43:293031 : FIRST PAGE IS ROUTING AND RECORD SHEET2
38807104-10161-1011011/09/2017In PartCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHHIEF TFWDEP DIR OF SECURITYREQUEST FOR TFW PERSONNEL.2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK45 : F16 : 1997.11.11.08:08:34:000108 :2
38808104-10161-1011004/26/2018RedactCIA01/01/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHHIEF TFWDEP DIR OF SECURITYREQUEST FOR TFW PERSONNEL.2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK45 : F16 : 1997.11.11.08:08:34:000108 :2
38809124-10283-1026507/24/2017In PartFBI11/25/1950
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT100-30067-49, 50CHESTONE, ALBERT F.DIRECTOR, FBIFBIHQ05/31/2017INC RPT
38810104-10178-1003804/26/2018RedactCIA02/01/1967
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHEIF. CI/OAWH/3/VENEZUELAMEMORANDUM RE: LUIS CLEMENTE POSADA CARRILES1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-14 : F8 : 1998.03.04.20:15:22:810115 :1
38811104-10178-1003811/09/2017In PartCIA02/01/1967
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHEIF. CI/OAWH/3/VENEZUELAMEMORANDUM RE: LUIS CLEMENTE POSADA CARRILES1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-14 : F8 : 1998.03.04.20:15:22:810115 :1
38812104-10192-1007211/09/2017In PartCIA06/08/1960
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHEIF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, HAVANADISPATCH: SUBJECT - TRANSMITTAL OF MDC MATERIALS3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-27 : F5 : 1998.04.10.19:11:43:856115 :3
38813104-10192-1007204/26/2018RedactCIA06/08/1960
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHEIF, WHDCHIEF OF STATION, HAVANADISPATCH: SUBJECT - TRANSMITTAL OF MDC MATERIALS3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-27 : F5 : 1998.04.10.19:11:43:856115 :3
38814104-10179-1019204/26/2018RedactCIA04/08/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHEIF, WH/SA/SO/ARCHIEF/TSD/ABMEMORANDUM: TRANSMITTAL OF CUBAN INTERNAL DOCUMENTS FOR AMBANG/1. (AB CASE #446)4CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-15 : F14 : 1998.03.23.17:58:50:170115 :4
38815104-10179-1019211/09/2017In PartCIA04/08/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHEIF, WH/SA/SO/ARCHIEF/TSD/ABMEMORANDUM: TRANSMITTAL OF CUBAN INTERNAL DOCUMENTS FOR AMBANG/1. (AB CASE #4406)4CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-15 : F14 : 1998.03.23.17:58:50:170115 :4
38816104-10226-1008411/09/2017In PartCIA11/27/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHEIF, TFWCI/OPERATIONAL APPROVAL&SUPPORT DIVPROVISIONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-61 : F5 : 1998.05.15.19:02:15:966115 :1
38817104-10226-1008404/26/2018RedactCIA11/27/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHEIF, TFWCI/OPERATIONAL APPROVAL&SUPPORT DIVPROVISIONAL OPERATIONAL APPROVAL1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-61 : F5 : 1998.05.15.19:02:15:966115 :1
38818104-10433-1005004/26/2018RedactCIA03/30/1966
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTRUSS HOLMES WORK FILECHEIF OF STATION,LONDONCHIEF OF STATION,OALODISPATCH:TRANSMITTAL OF MEMO TO LEGAL ATTACHE,LONDON7CIAJFK03/16/2018JFK-RH19 : F05 : 1998.12.17.10:01:24:140129 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR)7
38819104-10433-1005011/03/2017In FullCIA03/30/1966
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENTRUSS HOLMES WORK FILECHEIF OF STATION,LONDONCHIEF OF STATION,OALODISPATCH:TRANSMITTAL OF MEMO TO LEGAL ATTACHE,LONDON7CIAJFK11/03/2017JFK-RH19 : F05 : 1998.12.17.10:01:24:140129 : NOT BELIEVED RELEVANT (NBR)7
38820104-10120-1037711/09/2017In PartCIA02/08/1961
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHEF, CENTRAL COVER GROUP(DELETION), C/ASSESSMENT & EVAL.COVER SUPPORT FOR A&E PSYCHOLOGISTS PARTICIPATING IN SR/10 RECRUITMENT PROGRAM.2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK43 : F24A : 1994.03.31.17:36:25:560028 :2
38821104-10120-1037704/26/2018RedactCIA02/08/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHEF, CENTRAL COVER GROUP(DELETION), C/ASSESSMENT & EVAL.COVER SUPPORT FOR A&E PSYCHOLOGISTS PARTICIPATING IN SR/1 RECRUITMENT PROGRAM.2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK43 : F24A : 1994.03.31.17:36:25:560028 :2
38822180-10078-1018810/26/2017In PartHSCA04/20/1978
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LETTER007380CHASEN, ROBERT E.BLAKEY, G. ROBERT2HSCANUMBERED FILES09/25/2017Box 142.4
38823180-10073-1003404/26/2018Redact01/19/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT004702CHASEN, ROBERT E.BLAKEY, G. ROBERT3HSCA02/07/2018Box #:98.3
38824104-10179-1011504/26/2018RedactCIA09/04/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHARLES MECHENWITHHELDMEMORANDUM RE: SOME DAYS AGO WE SENT TO YOU A MEMORNDUM WHICH WAS APARENTLY ATTRIBUTED TO1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-15 : F9 : 1998.03.18.17:25:07:810115 :1
38825104-10179-1014004/26/2018RedactCIA08/28/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHARLES MECHENWITHHELDMRMORANDUM-REGARDING OUR CONVERSATION OF AUGUST 28TH, WE ENCLOSE HEREWITH COPY OF THE MANIFIESTO THAT WE SHOWED TO YOU.3CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-15 : F8 : 1998.03.21.06:27:21:670107 :3
38826104-10179-1011511/09/2017In PartCIA09/04/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHARLES MECHENWITHHELDMEMORANDUM RE: SOME DAYS AGO WE SENT TO YOU A MEMORNDUM WHICH WAS APARENTLY ATTRIBUTED TO1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-15 : F9 : 1998.03.18.17:25:07:810115 :1
38827104-10179-1014011/09/2017In PartCIA08/28/1962
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHARLES MECHENWITHHELDMRMORANDUM-REGARDING OUR CONVERSATION OF AUGUST 28TH, WE ENCLOSE HEREWITH COPY OF THE MANIFIESTO THAT WE SHOWED TO YOU.3CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-15 : F8 : 1998.03.21.06:27:21:670107 :3
38828104-10222-1004711/09/2017In PartCIA03/24/1965
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHARLES E. FLICKCOS, MEXICO CITYFITNESS REPORT2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-57 : F8 : 20040316-1058684 :2
38829104-10222-1004811/09/2017In PartCIA02/10/1964
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHARLES E. FLICKCOS, MEXICO CITYFITNESS REPORT2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-57 : F8 : 20040316-1058685 :2
38830104-10222-1004911/09/2017In PartCIA02/27/1963
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHARLES E. FLICKCOS, MEXICO CITYFITNESS REPORT2CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK64-57 : F8 : 20040316-1058686 :2
38831104-10222-1004704/26/2018RedactCIA03/24/1965
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHARLES E. FLICKCOS, MEXICO CITYFITNESS REPORT2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-57 : F8 : 20040316-1058684 :2
38832104-10222-1004804/26/2018RedactCIA02/10/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHARLES E. FLICKCOS, MEXICO CITYFITNESS REPORT2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-57 : F8 : 20040316-1058685 :2
38833104-10222-1004904/26/2018RedactCIA02/27/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHARLES E. FLICKCOS, MEXICO CITYFITNESS REPORT2CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK64-57 : F8 : 20040316-1058686 :2
38834104-10330-1013107/24/2017In PartCIA09/25/1998
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENTPROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCECHARLES A. BRIGGSBOB SKWIROTMF: MEXICO CITY STATION HISTORYCIAJFK06/22/2017JFK-M-15 : F5 : 2000.02.08.07:59:12:873035 :
38835124-10254-1033707/24/2017In PartFBI11/26/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT62-3060-71CHALIFOUX, OLIVER A.SAC, NKFBINK05/22/2017
38836198-10007-1013510/26/2017In PartARMY00/00/0000
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCHAIRMAN, JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFFCYRUS R. VANCEPROVISION OF SUITABLE RADAR EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPORARY INSTALLATION AT THE BREAKWATER ENTRANCE TO THE PORT OF COLON, PANAMA23ARMYCALIFANO PAPERS08/18/2017Califano Papers, Box 4, Folder 1. Memo from Vance to CJCS re: Radar Installation; Report entitled "Possible Further Unilateral and Bilateral Actions to Increase Pressure on Cuba (Short of Use of Force)."23
38837104-10330-1002611/09/2017In PartCIA11/07/1995
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENTPROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCECHAIRMAN, JFK ARRBDAVID COHENMEMO: RELEASE OF JFK DOCUMENTS5CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK-M-15 : F2 : 20031120-1015134 :5
38838104-10330-1002604/26/2018RedactCIA11/07/1995
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTPROJFILES-CORRESPONDENCECHAIRMAN, JFK ARRBDAVID COHENMEMO: RELEASE OF JFK DOCUMENTS5CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK-M-15 : F2 : 20031120-1015134 :5
38839202-10002-1012104/26/2018RedactJCS08/18/1966
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCHAIRMAN, JCSGEN. GOODPASTERMILITARY PERSONNEL DETAILED TO THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY14JCSWHEELER PAPERS03/16/2018Wheeler Papers, Box 14. Memorandum for CJCS regarding numbers of military personnel on detail to the CIA and DOD policy letter governing assignment of military personnel to CIA.
38840202-10002-1013104/26/2018Redact10/14/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCHAIRMAN, JCSV.H. KRULAKCOVERT ACTIONS AGAINST CUBA13JCS02/14/2018Taylor Papers, Box 7, Number 5. Memo from Krulak to Chairman, JCS enclosing memo re: Covert Actions Against Cuba.
38841202-10002-1013104/26/2018Redact10/14/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCHAIRMAN, JCSV.H. KRULAKCOVERT ACTIONS AGAINST CUBA13JCS02/14/2018Taylor Papers, Box 7, Number 5. Memo from Krulak to Chairman, JCS enclosing memo re: Covert Actions Against Cuba.
38842177-10001-1043711/03/2017In FullOSD11/30/1963
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MemorandumChairman, JCSMcNamara, Robert S.N/A2111/03/201721
38843202-10002-1012112/15/2017In PartJCS08/18/1966
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCHAIRMAN, JCSGEN. GOODPASTERMILITARY PERSONNEL DETAILED TO THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY14JCSWHEELER PAPERS11/30/2017Wheeler Papers, Box 14. Memorandum for CJCS regarding numbers of military personnel on detail to the CIA and DOD policy letter governing assignment of military personnel to CIA.
38844104-10128-1036304/26/2018RedactCIA09/25/1956
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHAIRMAN, HONOR AWARDS BOARDACTING SECUIRTY ADVISOR, HABHONOR AWARDS RECOMMENDATIONS.4CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK45 : F3C : 1997.09.13.12:39:21:590031 :4
38845104-10128-1036311/09/2017In PartCIA09/25/1956
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACHAIRMAN, HONOR AWARDS BOARDACTING SECUIRTY ADVISOR, HABHONOR AWARDS RECOMMENDATIONS.4CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK45 : F3C : 1997.09.13.12:39:21:590031 :4
38846104-10123-1004411/09/2017In PartCIA09/19/1958
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACH/WE, CIACHIEF OF STATIONWITHHELD1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F8 : 20040225-1049051 :1
38847104-10123-1004404/26/2018RedactCIA09/19/1958
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACH/WE, CIACHIEF OF STATIONWITHHELD1CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK44 : F8 : 20040225-1049051 :1
38848104-10122-1041104/26/2018RedactCIA06/23/1976
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACH/SAG/OS, CIASCHNEEBERGER, MICHAEL, SAG/OS, CIAMANUEL L. DE ARMAS [CLAIMED TO BE EX-CIA AGENT].4CIAJFK03/12/2018JFK44 : F7 : 1994.03.28.15:47:27:190007 :4
38849104-10122-1041111/09/2017In PartCIA06/23/1976
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACH/SAG/OS, CIASCHNEEBERGER, MICHAEL, SAG/OS, CIAMANUEL L. DE ARMAS [CLAIMED TO BE EX-CIA AGENT].4CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK44 : F7 : 1994.03.28.15:47:27:190007 :4
38850104-10120-1042311/09/2017In PartCIA09/16/1968
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PAPER - TEXTUAL DOCUMENT80T01357ACH/IB -3BUCCIOFFICE MEMORANDUM RE CLARE BOOTH LUCE.1CIAJFK11/09/2017JFK43 : F38 : 1994.04.05.16:01:10:960028 :1

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