JFK Assassination Records

JFK Assassination Records - 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

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 Release Files

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 Num NARA Release DateFormerly WithheldAgencyDoc DateDoc TypeFile NumTo NameFrom NameTitleNum PagesOriginatorRecord SeriesReview DateCommentsPages Released
52401177-10001-1046607/24/2017In PartLBJ10/23/1963
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REPORTCIANSF, COUNTRY FILE, VIETNAM ADDENDUM, ROGER HILSMAN (VIETNAM-DIEM)06/09/2017DOC. #4V
52402177-10001-1047207/24/2017In PartLBJ11/29/1963
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDMCCONE, JOHNCIANSF, JOHN MCCONE MEMORANDA, MTGS. 23 NOV.-27 DEC. 63, BOX 106/09/2017DOC. #7
52403177-10001-1047507/24/2017In PartLBJ12/06/1963
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORDMCCONE, JOHNCIANSF, JOHN MCCONE MEMORANDA, MTGS. 23 NOV.-27 DEC. 63, BOX 106/09/2017DOC. #14
52404177-10002-1001204/26/2018RedactLBJ02/18/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT7CIANSF, UNARRANGED FILES, LA/CUBAN SUBVERSION, BOX 503/12/2018
52405177-10002-1001212/15/2017In PartLBJ02/18/1963
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DRAFT BRIEFING NOTES7CIANSF, UNARRANGED FILES, LA/CUBAN SUBVERSION, BOX 511/30/2017
52406177-10002-1001407/24/2017In PartLBJ02/18/1963
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DRAFT BRIEFING NOTESCIANSF, UNARRANGED FILES, LA/CUBAN SUBVERSION, BOX 506/09/2017
52407177-10002-1001507/24/2017In PartLBJ02/18/1963
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DRAFT BRIEFING NOTESCIANSF, UNARRANGED FILES, LA/CUBAN SUBVERSION, BOX 506/09/2017
52408177-10002-1001612/15/2017In PartLBJ02/18/1963
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DRAFT BRIEFING NOTES5CIANSF, UNARRANGED FILES, LA/CUBAN SUBVERSION, BOX 511/30/2017
52409177-10002-1001604/26/2018RedactLBJ02/18/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT5CIANSF, UNARRANGED FILES, LA/CUBAN SUBVERSION, BOX 503/12/2018
52410177-10002-1001704/26/2018RedactLBJ02/18/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT11CIANSF, UNARRANGED FILES, LA/CUBAN SUBVERSION, BOX 503/12/2018
52411177-10002-1001712/15/2017In PartLBJ02/18/1963
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DRAFT BRIEFING NOTES11CIANSF, UNARRANGED FILES, LA/CUBAN SUBVERSION, BOX 511/30/2017
52412177-10002-1002207/24/2017In PartLBJ10/01/1963
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SUMMARY RECORD OF NSC STANDING GROUP MEETING #14/63BROMLEY SMITHWHPAPERS OF SMITH, NSC STANDING GROUP MEETING, JFK, VOL. 1, BOX 2406/09/2017DOC. #7
52413177-10002-1002504/26/2018Redact07/09/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTBROMLEY SMITH4WH#N/A02/20/2018DOC. #264
52414177-10002-1003412/15/2017In PartLBJ09/16/1963
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MEETING AT THE STATE DEPARTMENTBROMLEY SMITH1WHPAPERS OF SMITH, KEN. ADMIN. MTGS. ON VN. 8-11/63 DIEM COUP, B.2411/30/2017DOC. #25
52415177-10002-1003404/26/2018RedactLBJ09/16/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTBROMLEY SMITH1WHPAPERS OF SMITH, KEN. ADMIN. MTGS. ON VN. 8-11/63 DIEM COUP, B.2403/12/2018DOC. #25
52416177-10002-1006904/26/2018RedactLBJ02/18/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTTHE PRESIDENTDEAN RUSK5DOSNSF, COUNTRY FILE, MEXICO, LOPEZ MATEOS VISIT, BOX 6103/12/2018DOC. #9
52417177-10002-1006912/15/2017In PartLBJ02/18/1964
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MEMORANDUMTHE PRESIDENTDEAN RUSK5STATENSF, COUNTRY FILE, MEXICO, LOPEZ MATEOS VISIT, BOX 6111/30/2017DOC. #9
52418177-10002-1007012/15/2017In PartLBJ02/18/1964
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MEMORANDUMTHE PRESIDENTDEAN RUSK5STATENSF, COUNTRY FILE, MEXICO, LOPEZ MATEOS VISIT, BOX 6111/30/2017DOC. #10
52419177-10002-1007004/26/2018RedactLBJ02/18/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTTHE PRESIDENTDEAN RUSK5DOSNSF, COUNTRY FILE, MEXICO, LOPEZ MATEOS VISIT, BOX 6103/12/2018DOC. #10
52420177-10002-1008304/26/2018Release01/30/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTFONZI, GAETON.1WHPAPERS OF BROMLEY SMITH, 1963-DECEMBER 1964, BOX 108/18/2017Box 297. FBI tabbed 297-1.1
52421177-10002-1008410/26/2017In FullLBJ00/00/0000
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MEMORANDUMTHE PRESIDENT2WHPAPERS OF BROMLEY SMITH, 1963-DECEMBER 1964, BOX 108/18/2017DOC. #1993
52422177-10002-1009212/15/2017In Full
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52423177-10002-1009304/26/2018Redact11/25/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTWORLD REACTION TO THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY9CIA03/16/2018DOC. #29
52424177-10002-1009504/26/2018Release11/23/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTGOLDSMITH, MICHAELCANNING, THOMAS N.11CIANSF, INTELLIGENCE FILE, CODEWORD MATERIAL, VOL. 1, BOX 604/11/2018List of repairs and modifications to presidential limousine. Box 156.11
52425177-10002-1009604/26/2018Redact11/25/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTTHE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST11CIA03/16/2018DOC. #3
52426177-10002-1009704/26/2018Redact11/26/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTTHE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST11CIA03/16/2018DOC. #4
52427177-10002-1009804/26/2018Redact11/27/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTTHE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST16CIA03/16/2018DOC. #5
52428177-10002-1009904/26/2018Redact00/00/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT4CIA03/16/2018DOC. #5A
52429177-10002-1009912/15/2017In Full
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52430177-10002-1010012/15/2017In Full
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52431177-10002-1010104/26/2018Redact11/28/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTTHE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST14CIA03/16/2018DOC. #6
52432177-10002-1010204/26/2018Redact11/30/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTTHE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST11CIA03/16/2018DOC. #8
52433177-10002-1010304/26/2018Redact11/23/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTTHE PRESIDENT'S INTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST15CIA03/16/2018DOC. #1
52434177-10002-1010412/15/2017In Full
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52435177-10002-1010504/26/2018Redact09/13/1968
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTSPECIAL REPORT--WEEKLY REVIEW11CIA03/16/2018DOC. #57
52436177-10002-1010604/26/2018Redact11/29/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTINTELLIGENCE CABLE2NSA02/20/2018DOC. #272
52437177-10002-1010812/15/2017In PartLBJ11/24/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTINTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST11CIANSF, INTELL. BRIEFINGS, 11/23-12/5/63, INTELL. CHECKLIST, BOX 111/30/2017DOC. #2
52438177-10002-1010804/26/2018RedactLBJ11/24/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTINTELLIGENCE CHECKLIST11CIANSF, INTELL. BRIEFINGS, 11/23-12/5/63, INTELL. CHECKLIST, BOX 103/12/2018DOC. #2
52439177-10002-1010910/26/2017In PartLBJ01/23/1964
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTINTELLIGENCE REPORT1FBISPECIAL FILE ON THE ASSASSINATION, VICE PRESIDENT'S DIARY BACKUP09/25/2017DOC. #12
52440178-10002-1003810/26/2017In FullROCKCOM00/00/0000
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LISTB-G-G (II-G) CIA CORRES. MAY 1975GRAY, MARVIN L.11CIABELIN-GRAY-GREENE FILES06/09/2017Treated as TS due to Codeword on 16 May 1975 document.12
52441178-10002-1004510/26/2017In FullROCKCOM02/07/1975
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTB-G-G FILE, CIA CORRESPONDENCE FEB 1975BELIN, DAVIDKNOCHE, E.H.5CIABELIN-GRAY-GREENE FILES06/09/2017Items 20 and 21 are pertinent.6
52442178-10002-1008307/24/2017In PartROCKCOM03/17/1975
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTB-G-G (III-PP)HARDY, TIMOTHYFILEINTERVIEW WITH JOHN WARNER, GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE CIAROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONBELIN-GRAY-GREENE FILES06/09/2017Unmarked but may contain classified information.
52443178-10002-1008604/26/2018RedactROCKCOM00/00/1975
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTS-M (II-J)WILLIAM STURBITTS14ROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONSCHWARZER-MANFREDI FILES03/12/2018Notes made during testimony. Attached materials may or may not be related.
52444178-10002-1008612/15/2017In PartROCKCOM00/00/1975
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NOTES (USE IF ENTIRE DOCUMENT IS HANDWRITTEN)S-M (II-J)WILLIAM STURBITTS14ROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONSCHWARZER-MANFREDI FILES11/30/2017Notes made during testimony. Attached materials may or may not be related.
52445178-10002-1008912/15/2017In PartROCKCOM03/19/1975
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTS-M (III-I) HELMS DOCUMENT INSPECTIONTHE RECORDMANFREDI, GEORGEEXAMINATION OF A PORTION OF THE RECORDS OF RICHARD HELMS11ROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONSCHWARZER-MANFREDI FILES11/30/2017See page 7 in particular.
52446178-10002-1008904/26/2018RedactROCKCOM03/19/1975
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTS-M (III-I) HELMS DOCUMENT INSPECTIONTHE RECORDMANFREDI, GEORGEEXAMINATION OF A PORTION OF THE RECORDS OF RICHARD HELMS11ROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONSCHWARZER-MANFREDI FILES03/12/2018See page 7 in particular.
52447178-10002-1009007/24/2017In PartROCKCOM03/19/1975
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NOTESS-M (III-I) HELMS DOCUMENT INSPECTIONROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONSCHWARZER-MANFREDI FILES06/09/2017Best copy available. Topics unrelated to Kennedy Assassination not noted.
52448178-10002-1009104/26/2018RedactROCKCOM04/16/1975
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTS-M (IV-W)DEPOSITION OF WILLIAM C. STURBITTS113ROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONSCHWARZER-MANFREDI FILES03/12/2018Unknown whether name is releasable.
52449178-10002-1009112/15/2017In PartROCKCOM04/16/1975
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DEPOSITIONS-M (IV-W)DEPOSITION OF WILLIAM C. STURBITTS113ROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONSCHWARZER-MANFREDI FILES11/30/2017Unknown whether name is releasable.
52450178-10002-1009212/15/2017In PartROCKCOM04/23/1975
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DEPOSITIONS-M (IV-DD) RICHARD HELMSDEPOSITION OF RICHARD MCGARRAH HELMS (SELECTED PAGES)44ROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONSCHWARZER-MANFREDI FILES11/30/2017Selected section from much longer deposition.

Bulk Download of PDF and WAV files

You can access individual files by browsing the webpage above and selecting the link in the "Doc Date" column. You may also download the Excel spreadsheet above, which includes links to all of the files. If you need copies of all PDF and WAV files, you can request a compressed bulk download by emailing bulkdownload@nara.gov with “JFK Bulk Download” in the subject line.

 

 

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