The US National Archives on Tuesday released the last batch of files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, marking the final step in a decades-long process to declassify records surrounding one of the most scrutinised events in American history.
The release follows an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump in January, directing the unredacted publication of remaining files linked to the assassinations of Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
The assassination of JFK in Dallas on November 22, 1963, has long been a subject of conspiracy theories, with many doubting the official conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. The latest document release is expected to fuel further debate about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Despite previous disclosures, historians, researchers, and the public have continued to push for full transparency, hoping these final files may shed new light on unanswered questions. The National Archives has been progressively releasing classified documents related to the case since the 1992 John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act mandated their eventual disclosure.
While officials argue that the newly released files will provide closure, sceptics remain unconvinced. The documents are now available for public access through the National Archives website.