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 NumNARA Release DateFormerly WithheldAgency Doc DateDoc TypeFile NumTo NameFrom NameTitleNum PagesOriginatorRecord SeriesReview DateCommentsPages Released
53851144-10001-1013004/26/2018RedactNSA10/08/1976
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTFBI-FOIABoardman, NormanFreedom of Information Act Request2NSAJFK01/31/20182
53852144-10001-1014604/26/2018RedactNSA11/21/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTSA/S&SDOFDYeates, Eugene 3NSAJFK01/31/20183
53853144-10001-1015504/26/2018RedactNSA06/15/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTreport on examination…8NSAJFK01/31/20188
53854144-10001-1016104/26/2018RedactNSA03/24/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTHSCA request…3SSCIJFK01/31/20183
53855144-10001-1017704/26/2018RedactNSA11/21/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTSpecial ASST to SEC/D/SECDEFYeates3NSAJFK02/08/20183
53856144-10001-1018804/26/2018RedactNSA07/14/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTSelect CommitteeYeatesrequest…9NSAJFK02/08/20189
53857144-10001-1018904/26/2018RedactNSA07/17/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTNSA/DDOYeatesrequest from HSCA…3NSAJFK02/08/20183
53858144-10001-1020404/26/2018RedactNSA01/30/1981
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTLAOFOIA CoorFOIA request…4NSAJFK02/08/20184
53859144-10001-1021504/26/2018RedactNSA10/02/1981
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTNSAMichael EwingFOIPA request…3NSAJFK02/08/20183
53860144-10001-1021704/26/2018RedactNSA05/08/1981
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTStanley BrandOGCJFK related…23NSAJFK02/08/201823
53861144-10001-1021904/26/2018RedactNSA05/11/1979
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTNSA DIFOIAFOIA…2NSAJFK02/08/20182
53862144-10001-1022204/26/2018RedactNSA10/08/1976
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTNSA/Norman Boardman…NSA2NSAJFK02/08/20182
53863144-10001-1025204/26/2018RedactNSA11/24/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDIRLAOHouse…4NSAJFK02/08/20184
53864144-10001-1026104/26/2018RedactNSA07/07/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTNSA DIR D/DIR GCNSA/LAO/Dawsonphone call from…1NSAJFK02/08/20181
53865144-10001-1026804/26/2018RedactNSA11/21/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTJudith MillerEugene YeatesNSA search for records…10NSAJFK02/08/201810
53866144-10001-1028904/26/2018RedactNSA06/15/1964
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTNSAReport of examination…8NSAJFK02/12/20188
53867177-10001-1043711/03/2017In FullOSD11/30/1963
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MemorandumChairman, JCSMcNamara, Robert S.N/A2111/03/201721
53868195-10005-1000311/03/2017In PartOSD1/00/1962
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Paper, Textual DocumentTHE PLAN FOR DIA, THE WEAKNESSES OF THE OLD SYSTEM, THE ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW, AND THE INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES TO BE LEFT IN THE SERVICES7OSDMCNAMARA PAPERS11/03/2017Reviewed by jcs/dia. McNamara Papers, Box 112, DIA and DOD org. OSD paper re: US intelligence activities, the creation of DIA and it's functions and responsibilities7
53869195-10005-1002110/26/2017In PartOSD07/31/1962
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTSPECIAL GROUP (AUGMENTED)BRIG. GEN. LANSDALECONTINGENCY PLAN18OSDMCNAMARA PAPERS12/16/2016McNamara Papers, Box 86 (42), Mongoose. Memo from Lansdale to Special Group (Augmented) re: contingency plan for military intervention in Cuba.18
53870195-10005-1002212/15/2017In PartOSD11/00/1961
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCOVERT ANNEX20JCSMCNAMARA PAPERS11/30/2017McNamara Papers, Box 86. General Taylor's Vietnam Trip, Nov. 61. Covert annex re: situation in Vietnam. Issues discussed include: combatting communist insurgency, covert intelligence collection, etc.
53871195-10005-1002312/15/2017In PartOSD07/23/1962
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCHIEF OF OPERATIONS, MONGOOSEBENJAMIN T. HARRISEND OF PHASE I12OSDMCNAMARA PAPERS11/30/2017McNamara Papers, Box 86 (42), Mongoose. Memo from Harris to Chief of Operations re: accomplishments of Operation Mongoose Phase I, estimate of potential for intelligence collection and military operations, etc.
53872195-10005-1002712/15/2017In PartOSD00/00/0000
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTKEY PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENTS ON CUBA238MCNAMARA PAPERS11/30/2017McNamara Papers. Paper outlining key Presidential statements on Cuba. Attached are multiple associated memos, papers and articles.
53873195-10005-1000304/26/2018RedactOSD01/00/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTTHE PLAN FOR DIA, THE WEAKNESSES OF THE OLD SYSTEM, THE ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW, AND THE INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES TO BE LEFT IN THE SERVICES7OSDMCNAMARA PAPERS03/01/2018Reviewed by JCS/DIA. McNamara Papers, Box 112, DIA and DOD org. OSD paper re: US intelligence activities, the creation of DIA and its functions and responsibilities.7
53874195-10005-1002204/26/2018RedactOSD11/00/1961
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCOVERT ANNEX20JCSMCNAMARA PAPERS03/12/2018McNamara Papers, Box 86. General Taylor's Vietnam Trip, Nov. 61. Covert annex re: situation in Vietnam. Issues discussed include: combatting communist insurgency, covert intelligence collection, etc.
53875195-10005-1002304/26/2018RedactOSD07/23/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCHIEF OF OPERATIONS, MONGOOSEBENJAMIN T. HARRISEND OF PHASE I12OSDMCNAMARA PAPERS03/12/2018McNamara Papers, Box 86 (42), Mongoose. Memo from Harris to Chief of Operations re: accomplishments of Operation Mongoose Phase I, estimate of potential for intelligence collection and military operations, etc.
53876195-10005-1002704/26/2018RedactOSD00/00/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTKEY PRESIDENTIAL DOSMENTS ON CUBA238MCNAMARA PAPERS03/12/2018McNamara Papers. Paper outlining key Presidential DOSments on Cuba. Attached are multiple associated memos, papers and articles.
53877178-10002-1004510/26/2017In 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
53878178-10002-1003810/26/2017In 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
53879178-10004-1041807/24/2017In PartROCKCOM05/15/1975
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTA-II (F) INTERVIEW OF L. FLETCHER PROUTYINTERVIEW OF L. FLETCHER PROUTYROCKASSASSINATION FILE06/09/2017Interview of L. Fletcher Prouty conducted by Marvin Gray of the Rockefeller Commission staff.
53880178-10003-1004707/24/2017In PartROCKCOM04/12/1963
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MEMORANDUMASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (11)FITZGERALD, DESMONDDCICIAASSASSINATION FILE06/09/2017
53881178-10002-1049007/24/2017In PartROCKCOM11/21/1962
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MEMORANDUMASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (8)HARVEY, WILLIAM K.DCICHRONOLOGY OF THE MATAHAMBRE SABOTAGE OPERATIONCIAASSASSINATION FILE06/09/2017Attached to 1781000210489.
53882178-10002-1047307/24/2017In PartROCKCOM10/11/1962
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MEMORANDUMASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (5)HARVEY, WILLIAM K.LANSDALE, EDWARD G.OPERATION MONGOOSE - SABOTAGE ACTIONSCIAASSASSINATION FILE06/09/2017
53883178-10002-1040107/24/2017In PartROCKCOM01/28/1963
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MEMORANDUMASSASSINATION MATERIALS--MISC. ROCK/CIA (2)LANSDALE, EDWARD G.DCICUBA, OPERATION MONGOOSENSCASSASSINATION FILES06/09/2017
53884178-10002-1033507/24/2017In PartROCKCOM05/19/1975
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTA-I(I) INTERVIEWS RE ASSASSINATIONSBELIN, DAVIDTHE FILEINTERVIEW WITH NESTOR SANCHEZROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONASSASSINATION FILE06/09/2017Attached to 1781000210334.
53885178-10002-1032907/24/2017In PartROCKCOM05/17/1975
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTA-I(I) INTERVIEWS RE ASSASSINATIONSBELIN, DAVIDFILEINTERVIEW WITH JAMES P. O'CONNELLROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONASSASSINATION FILES06/09/2017Unmarked, but may include classified information.
53886178-10002-1031207/24/2017In PartROCKCOM04/22/1975
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LISTA-I(K) MISC.--ASSASSINATIONSMC CONE PAPERS NOV. 24, 1961 - DEC. 31, 1964ROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONASSASSINATION FILES06/09/2017Attached to 1781000210311.
53887178-10002-1030607/24/2017In PartROCKCOM05/21/1975
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MEMORANDUMA-I(K) MISC.--ASSASSINATIONSCARGILL, MASONFILEDOCUMENTS FROM DPD FILES RE CUBAN OPERATIONS, 1959-61ROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONASSASSINATION FILES06/09/2017Unmarked, but may include classified information.
53888178-10002-1009507/24/2017In PartROCKCOM03/17/1975
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTG-C-H (III-B) OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSELHARDY, TIMOTHYFILEINTERVIEW WITH JOHN WARNER, GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE CIAROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONGELLHORN-CARGILL-HARDY FILES06/09/2017
53889178-10002-1009007/24/2017In 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.
53890178-10002-1008307/24/2017In 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.
53891178-10002-1022907/24/2017In PartROCKCOM11/05/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTA-I(D) REVIEW OF DULLES CHRONO RE JFK ASSASS.HOAR, SHERMANDULLES, ALLENCITIZENASSASSINATION FILES06/09/2017Handwritten letter offering to work for Warren Commission. Attached to 1781000210226.
53892178-10002-1019507/24/2017In PartROCKCOM05/12/1975
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTA-II(B) (1) TRUJILLO IGRAY, MARVIN L.THE FILEINTERVIEW WITH COLONEL J.C. KINGROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONASSASSINATION FILES06/09/2017Summary of interview.
53893178-10002-1008612/15/2017In 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.
53894178-10002-1008912/15/2017In 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.
53895178-10002-1009112/15/2017In 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.
53896178-10002-1009212/15/2017In 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.
53897178-10002-1009312/15/2017In PartROCKCOM04/24/1975
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DEPOSITIONS-M (IV-EE) RICHARD HELMS (3 OF 3)DEPOSITION OF RICHARD HELMS35ROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONSCHWARZER-MANFREDI FILES11/30/2017Pages 371-403, plus cover and contents page, of longer deposition.
53898178-10002-1015812/15/2017In PartROCKCOM03/09/1960
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MEMORANDUMA-I(G) CIA CORRES.--ASSASSINATIONS (1)FOR THE RECORDUNSIGNEDFIRST MEETING OF BRANCH 4 TASK FORCE, 9 MARCH 19603CIAASSASSINATION FILES11/30/2017Minutes of meeting.
53899178-10002-1016612/15/2017In PartROCKCOM06/06/1961
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CABLEA-I(G) CIA CORRES--ASSASSINATIONS (1)CABLE 08971CIAASSASSINATION FILES11/30/2017Attached to 1781000210166.
53900178-10002-1016912/15/2017In PartROCKCOM05/00/1975
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTA-I(G) CIA CORRES--ASSASSINATIONS (1)ROCKEFELLER COMMISSIONUNSIGNEDREVIEW OF ITEMS IN OSWALD FILE RE CASTRO/JFK ASSASSINATION27CIAASSASSINATION FILES11/30/2017Attached to 1781000210167 and 168.

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