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 NameTitleNum PagesOriginator Record SeriesReview DateCommentsPages Released
1301198-10007-1000712/15/2017In PartARMY03/22/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCOMMITTEE MEMBERSV.H. KRULAKCUBA: THE EXCHANGE OF INTELLIGENCE CONCERNING COMMUNIST SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES8JCSCALIFANO PAPERS11/30/2017Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 10. Memo to members of the JCS Sub-Committee on Cuban Subversion transmitting revised paper on the exchange of intelligence concerning Cuban subversive activities.
1302198-10007-1001812/15/2017In PartARMY03/30/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTICCCAV.H.KRULAKFIRST PROGRESS REPORT, SUBCOMMITTEE ON CUBAN SUBVERSION9JCSCALIFANO PAPERS11/30/2017Califano Papers, Box 4, Folder 18. Memo from Krulak to the ICCCA re: the First Progress Report of the Subcommittee on Cuban Subversion.
1303198-10007-1001912/15/2017In PartARMY05/14/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTICCCAV.H.KRULAKOVERVIEW PAPER ON CASTRO-COMMUNIST SUBVERSION13JCSCALIFANO PAPERS11/30/2017Califano Papers, Box 4, Folder 17. Memo from Krulak to the ICCCA re: Overview Paper on Castro-Communist Subversion.
1304198-10007-1002812/15/2017In PartARMY03/00/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTMR. VANCECUBA: THE MOVEMENT OF SUBVERSIVES AND SUBVERSIVE TRAINEES19JCSCALIFANO PAPERS11/30/2017Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Report entitled, "Cuba: the Movement of Subversives and Subversive Trainees.
1305198-10007-1009812/15/2017In PartARMY03/07/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCYRUS VANCEV.H. KRULAKCUBA28JCSCALIFANO PAPERS11/30/2017Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 12. Memo from Krulak to Vance enclosingthe Second Working Draft of "Cuba: The Movement of Subversives and Subversive Trainees."
1306198-10009-1008612/15/2017In PartARMY05/07/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDIRECTOR, JOINT STAFFHAROLD K. JOHNSONMEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, JOINT STAFF16JCSCALIFANO PAPERS11/30/2017Califano Papers. Memo from Johnson to Director, Joint Staff re: attached ICCCA memo and paper concerning and action plan for Cuban subversion including impeding the movement of subversives and subversive trainees.
1307202-10002-1012112/15/2017In 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.
1308202-10001-1000010/26/2017In PartJCS07/29/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 1CLASSIFIED TITLE3JCSJ-303/01/2016Requires review from CIA, State, Army.4
1309202-10001-1023410/26/2017In PartJCS10/21/1962
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MESSAGEDOC 2353JCSJFK LIBRARY SERIES09/13/2017Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Reviewed by State, OSD and CIA.4
1310202-10001-1023710/26/2017In PartJCS12/05/1964
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MESSAGEDOC 238CINLANT OPLAN1JCSJFK LIBRARY SERIES09/13/2017Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State and CIA.3
1311202-10001-1023810/26/2017In PartJCS10/27/1962
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MESSAGEDOC 2392JCSJFK LIBRARY SERIES09/13/2017Reviewed by JCS, OSD, State and CIA.5
1312202-10001-1024010/26/2017In PartJCS11/03/1962
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MESSAGEDOC 241CINCLANTFLT OPORD 49-62 (REVISED)3JCSJFK LIBRARY SERIES09/13/2017Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Review completed by OSD, CIA and State.3
1313202-10001-1024110/26/2017In PartJCS11/11/1962
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MESSAGEDOC 2424JCSJFK LIBRARY SERIES08/18/2017Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and State.5
1314202-10001-1024210/26/2017In PartJCS11/12/1962
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MESSAGEDOC 2435JCSJFK LIBRARY SERIES09/13/2017Reviewed by JCS, OSD, CIA and State.5
1315202-10001-1024410/26/2017In PartJCS11/16/1962
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 245THE PRESIDENTMAXWELL TAYLORJCSM-910-62 STATUS OF READINESS FOR THE CUBA OPERATION4JCSJFK LIBRARY SERIES08/18/20174
1316202-10001-1024510/26/2017In PartJCS11/17/1962
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDOC 2464JCSJFK LIBRARY SERIES08/18/20174
1317202-10001-1024910/26/2017In PartJCS11/28/1962
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MESSAGEDOC 250READINESS POSTURE REQUIREMENTS4JCSJFK LIBRARY SERIES09/13/2017bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Review completed by OSD, CIA and State.4
1318202-10001-1025410/26/2017In PartJCS07/09/1963
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MEMORANDUMDOC 255MEMORANDUM FOR THE STANDING GROUP OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL3JCSJFK LIBRARY SERIES09/13/2017Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Reviewed by OSD, CIA and State.4
1319202-10001-1025610/26/2017In PartJCS11/20/1963
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MESSAGEDOC 257JCSDISRUPTION OF COMMUNIST ARMS SMUGGLING INTO LATIN AMERICA4JCSJFK LIBRARY SERIES09/13/2017Bracketed portions withheld by Joint Staff. Review completed by OSD, CIA and State.4
1320198-10007-1001804/26/2018RedactARMY03/30/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTICCCAV.H.KRULAKFIRST PROGRESS REPORT, SUBCOMMITTEE ON CUBAN SUBVERSION9JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 4, Folder 18. Memo from Krulak to the ICCCA re: the First Progress Report of the Subcommittee on Cuban Subversion.
1321198-10007-1001904/26/2018RedactARMY05/14/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTICCCAV.H.KRULAKOVERVIEW PAPER ON CASTRO-COMMUNIST SUBVERSION13JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 4, Folder 17. Memo from Krulak to the ICCCA re: Overview Paper on Castro-Communist Subversion.
1322198-10007-1002804/26/2018RedactARMY03/00/1963
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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.
1323198-10007-1009804/26/2018RedactARMY03/07/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCYRUS VANCEV.H. KRULAKCUBA28JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 12. Memo from Krulak to Vance enclosingthe Second Working Draft of "Cuba: The Movement of Subversives and Subversive Trainees."
1324198-10009-1008604/26/2018RedactARMY05/07/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTDIRECTOR, JOINT STAFFHAROLD K. JOHNSONMEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, JOINT STAFF16JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/16/2018Califano Papers. Memo from Johnson to Director, Joint Staff re: attached ICCCA memo and paper concerning and action plan for Cuban subversion including impeding the movement of subversives and subversive trainees.
1325202-10002-1010404/26/2018Redact00/00/1962
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT3360 (7 FEB 62)NORTHWOODS197JCS03/20/2018JCS Central Files 1962, Box 29. JCS Record Case, Code Name Northwoods, containing JCS Papers related to JCS recommendation to invade Cuba and pretexts to justify US military intervention.
1326202-10002-1012104/26/2018RedactJCS08/18/1966
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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.
1327202-10002-1013104/26/2018Redact10/14/1963
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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.
1328202-10002-1013104/26/2018Redact10/14/1963
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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.
1329195-10005-1002204/26/2018RedactOSD11/00/1961
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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.
1330198-10004-1020804/26/2018Redact04/18/1963
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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.
1331198-10006-1000404/26/2018RedactARMY02/15/1963
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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.
1332198-10006-1000504/26/2018RedactARMY03/00/1963
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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.
1333198-10006-1000704/26/2018RedactARMY03/12/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTKRULAK, V.H.FIRST DRAFT: CUBA - MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS12JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Draft of Krulak Committee paper on the movement of Cuban propaganda.
1334198-10006-1000804/26/2018RedactARMY03/14/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCOORD. CTE. ON CUBAN AFFAIRSKRULAK, V.H.THE MOVEMENT OF PROPAGANDA MATERIALS12JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018Califano Papers, Box 3, Folder 11. Memo transmitting the Krulak Committee's paper on the movement of Cuban propaganda.
1335198-10006-1000904/26/2018RedactARMY03/00/1963
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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.
1336198-10007-1000104/26/2018RedactARMY03/13/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTSERVICE, OSD, JOINT STAFFV.H. KRULAKCUBA, THE EXCHANGE OF INTELLIGENCE CONCERNING COMMUNIST SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES - FIRST DRAFT14JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018SERVICE, OSD, JOINT STAFF
1337198-10007-1000704/26/2018RedactARMY03/22/1963
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCOMMITTEE MEMBERSV.H. KRULAKCUBA: THE EXCHANGE OF INTELLIGENCE CONCERNING COMMUNIST SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES8JCSCALIFANO PAPERS03/12/2018COMMITTEE MEMBERS
1338180-10075-1018004/26/2018Redact07/21/1978
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PAPER-TEXTUAL DOCUMENT010146BLAKEY, G. ROBERTOWENS, JAMES10IRS03/22/2018Includes memorandum of interview. Box 187.10
1339124-10332-1002007/24/2017In PartFBI00/00/0000
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT105-88025-NRINSINSHQ05/31/2017
1340180-10106-1048911/03/2017In PartHSCA12/21/1977
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LETTER004198BLAKEY, G. ROBERTCASTILLO, LEONEL, J.1INSNUMBERED FILES11/03/2017Duplicate. Box 88.2
1341124-10206-1038810/26/2017In PartFBI00/00/0000
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT2-1810-1ST NR 93INSHQ09/20/20173
1342124-10217-1002910/26/2017In PartFBI02/28/1964
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT2-1821-1ST NR 55INS3INSHQ09/20/20173
1343124-10294-1012110/26/2017In PartFBI00/00/0000
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT105-72630-1ST NR 112INS3INSHQ09/19/20173
1344124-10294-1030010/26/2017In PartFBI00/00/0000
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT105-80115-9TH NR 143INSHQ09/18/20173
1345124-10205-1046311/17/2017In PartFBI12/20/1960
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCR 109-584-2667DIRECTOR, FBINICE, H. D.7INSHQ11/17/2017INC LIST
1346124-10214-1033911/17/2017In FullFBI08/16/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCR 105-121944-2GARDNER, FRANK3INSHQ11/17/2017REFERRED TO INS
1347124-10291-1032611/17/2017In FullFBI02/11/1963
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCR 105-116875-2DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PLANSFLAGG, W. T.3INSHQ11/17/2017APPROVAL OF INS, INC LTR
1348124-10294-1029211/17/2017In FullFBI04/05/1960
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT105-80115-2ND NR 132INSHQ11/17/2017REFERRAL TO INS
1349124-10280-1010511/17/2017In FullFBI09/20/1960
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCR 105-82793-NRDIRECTOR, FBIASSISTANT COMMISSIONER1INSHQ11/17/2017REFERRED TO INS
1350124-90042-1002311/17/2017In PartFBI02/10/1964
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PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENTCR 109-584-3869HQINS4IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICEHQ11/17/2017LIST

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