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 WithheldAgencyDoc DateDoc TypeFile NumTo NameFrom Name TitleNum PagesOriginatorRecord SeriesReview DateCommentsPages Released
54501180-10147-1019004/26/2018RedactHSCA00/00/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT61-10-041HSCACIA SEGREGATED COLLECTION03/12/2018Box 34
54502180-10147-1019204/26/2018Redact03/00/1979
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT61-10-06STAFF REPORT ON THE EVOLUTION AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE CIA-SPONSORED ASSASSINATION CONSPIRACIES AGAINST FIDEL CASTRO149HSCA03/20/2018Box 34
54503180-10147-1033204/26/2018Redact00/00/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT233I.096INTERVIEW WITH JAMES J. ANGELTON2HSCA03/20/2018
54504194-10001-1042304/26/20184/17/2018
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT03/22/2018
54505194-10006-1033004/26/20184/17/2018
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT03/22/2018
54506194-10008-1006804/26/20184/17/2018
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT03/22/2018
54507194-10008-1006904/26/20184/17/2018
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT03/22/2018
54508194-10008-1007004/26/20184/17/2018
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT03/22/2018
54509194-10008-1011704/26/20184/17/2018
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT03/22/2018
54510194-10008-1012004/26/20184/17/2018
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT03/22/2018
54511194-10010-1039504/26/20184/17/2018
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT03/22/2018
54512194-10010-1042004/26/20184/17/2018
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT03/22/2018
54513194-10013-1036104/26/20184/17/2018INSCOM/CSF
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT03/22/2018
54514194-10013-1036204/26/20184/17/2018INSCOM/CSF
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT03/22/20181
54515195-10005-1002204/26/2018RedactOSD11/00/1961
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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.
54516195-10005-1002704/26/2018RedactOSD00/00/0000
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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.
54517197-10002-1018604/26/2018RedactUSA11/28/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA TDCS-3/566,32CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYHEADQUARTERS FILES, PENTAGON TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTER03/16/2018
54518197-10002-1018704/26/2018RedactUSA11/28/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA TDCS-3/566,311CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYHEADQUARTERS FILES, PENTAGON TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTER03/16/2018
54519197-10002-1019004/26/2018RedactUSA00/00/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA TDCS-3/566,353CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYHEADQUARTERS FILES, PENTAGON TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTER03/12/2018
54520197-10002-1019604/26/2018RedactUSA11/23/1996
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTREVIEW, 22 NOVEMBER 196313CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCYHEADQUARTERS FILES, PENTAGON TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTER03/16/2018
54521198-10004-1020804/26/2018Redact04/18/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTMILITARY CONTINGENCY PLANNING2JCS03/16/2018Califano Papers, Box 6, Folder 9. Plans approved by the JCS for use at NSC Standing Group meeting, 23 April 1963.
54522198-10005-1001704/26/2018RedactARMY04/10/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCUBA PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT6CIACALIFANO PAPERS03/16/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 2. Draft copy of Cuba Project Progress Report, 4-11 April 1962, regarding clandestine resistance groups in Cuba.
54523198-10005-1001804/26/2018RedactARMY00/00/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT123MULTIPLECALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 6, Folder 30. Assorted documents related to Cuban material support of Communist subversives in Latin America.
54524198-10006-1000404/26/2018RedactARMY02/15/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCUBA - THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS10JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. JCS study on the dissemination of Cuban propaganda and possible US moves to counter it.
54525198-10006-1000504/26/2018RedactARMY03/00/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCUBA - THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS (FIRST WORKING DRAFT)21JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Draft of JCS study on the dissemination of Cuban propaganda and possible US moves to counter it.
54526198-10006-1000904/26/2018RedactARMY03/00/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCUBA - THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS10JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Krulak Committee's paper on the movement of Cuban propaganda.
54527198-10006-1001004/26/2018RedactARMY00/00/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCUBA - EXCHANGE OF INTELLIGENCE AMONG OAS COUNTRIES7CALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 10. Paper of unknown origin on the possibility of sharing intelligence among OAS members to combat Cuban subversion.
54528198-10006-1001404/26/2018RedactARMY00/00/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCIA INTELLIGENCE ANNEX5CIACALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 4, Folder 6. Intelligence report outlining travel to and the movement of propaganda from Cuba.
54529198-10007-1000504/26/2018RedactARMY00/00/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCUBA: THE EXCHANGE OF INTELLIGENCE CONCERNING COMMUNIST SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES7CIACALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 10. Paper re: the exchange of intelligence concerning Cuban subversive activities.
54530198-10007-1000604/26/2018RedactARMY00/00/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCUBA: THE EXCHANGE OF INTELLIGENCE CONCERNING COMMUNIST SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES9CIACALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 10. Paper re: the exchange of intelligence concerning Cuban subversive activities. Similar to 198-10007-10005 with marginalia.
54531198-10007-1000904/26/2018RedactARMY00/00/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCUBA: THE EXCHANGE OF INTELLIGENCE CONCERNING COMMUNIST SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES9CIACALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 10. Draft paper re: the exchange of intelligence concerning Cuban subversive activities.
54532198-10007-1001304/26/2018RedactARMY00/00/0000
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCONTROL OF TRAVEL TO AND FROM CUBA17CALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 4, Folder 6. Draft report concerning control of access to and surveillance of Cuba.
54533198-10007-1002604/26/2018Redact03/29/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTMR. CALIFANOBIOGRAPHIC SUMMARIES ON OFFICERS OF THE CUBAN REBEL ARMY IN EXILE AND RECOMMENDATION FOR THEIR TRAINING IN U.S. SERVICE SCHOOLS OR TRAINING CENTERS4CIA03/16/2018Califano Papers, Box 2, Folder 11. Letter from [withheld] to Califano re: training of Cuban officers in exile.
54534198-10007-1002804/26/2018RedactARMY03/00/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTMR. VANCECUBA: THE MOVEMENT OF SUBVERSIVES AND SUBVERSIVE TRAINEES19JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Report entitled, "Cuba: the Movement of Subversives and Subversive Trainees.
54535198-10007-1003004/26/2018Redact03/06/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTMEETING OF KRULAK COMMITTEE8ICCCA03/16/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 12. Notes from Meeting of the Krulak Committee, 6 March 1963.
54536198-10007-1004904/26/20184/17/2018ARMY
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018
54537198-10007-1014704/26/20184/17/2018ARMY
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018
54538198-10009-1009904/26/2018RedactARMY02/00/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT153MULTIPLECALIFANO PAPERS03/16/2018Califano Papers, Box 1, Folder 9. Multiple papers re: classified/secret Congressional testimony concerning Cuban subversion in Latin America, Cuban military buildup, Soviet military weapons in Cuba, etc.
54539202-10001-1017204/26/2018RedactJCS01/18/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 173THE CUBA PROJECT24OSDFOIA SERIES03/16/2018Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Reviewed by CIA, DOS, OSD.
54540202-10001-1017704/26/2018RedactJCS06/14/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 178PROGRESS, OPERATION MONGOOSE3OSDFOIA SERIES03/12/2018Reviewed by OSD, DOS, CIA.
54541202-10001-1017904/26/2018RedactJCS04/11/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 180STATUS OF OPERATION MONGOOSE3OSDFOIA SERIES03/16/2018Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA, DOS.
54542202-10001-1018704/26/2018Redact09/06/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 188MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP ON MONGOOSE 6 SEP 625OSD03/12/2018Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and DOS.
54543202-10001-1020304/26/2018Redact01/24/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 204THE CUBA PROJECT6OSD03/16/2018Reviewed by OSD, CIA and DOS.
54544202-10001-1021104/26/2018RedactJCS08/31/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 212PHASE II OPERATION MONGOOSE21OSDFOIA SERIES03/16/2018Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA, DOS.
54545202-10001-1021204/26/2018Redact03/02/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 213THE CUBA PROJECT8OSD03/12/2018Reviewed by OSD, CIA, DOS.
54546202-10001-1021304/26/2018Redact05/17/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 214MONGOOSE SCHEDULE12OSD03/12/2018Reviewed by OSD, CIA, DOS.
54547202-10001-1021404/26/2018Redact03/12/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 215INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING OPERATION MONGOOSE8OSD03/16/2018Reviewed by OSD, CIA, DOS.
54548202-10001-1021904/26/2018RedactJCS05/31/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 220OPERATION MONGOOSE PROGRESS3OSDFOIA SERIES03/12/2018Reviewed by OSD, CIA, DOS.
54549202-10001-1022104/26/2018Redact03/13/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 222INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING16OSD03/16/2018Reviewed by OSD, CIA, DOS.
54550202-10001-1022504/26/2018RedactJCS09/14/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 226MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP 14 SEP 622OSDFOIA SERIES03/12/2018Reviewed by CIA, DOS, OSD.

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