The U.S. government has declassified thousands of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, revealing new insights into Lee Harvey Oswald, U.S. intelligence operations, and global events surrounding the assassination.
The National Archives released over 1,000 PDFs containing 63,000 pages, with additional documents expected to follow.
While many files remain difficult to read due to their age and format, key takeaways shed new light on the Kennedy assassination, Cold War intelligence efforts, and even the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the most notable findings from this latest document dump, with some helpful insights from our friends over at Law & Crime.
1. Oswald’s Ties to the Soviet Union
A long-standing Cold War conspiracy has been whether Lee Harvey Oswald was working for the KGB. A letter from David Blee, a CIA Soviet division official, detailed Oswald’s attempts to secure a Soviet visa in Mexico City just weeks before Kennedy’s assassination.
Declassified intel reveals Oswald was never a KGB agent but was under constant surveillance in the USSR. The file notes his poor marksmanship in target practice—contradicting the lone gunman theory. pic.twitter.com/fyOwgbFLvE
— David Hassoun (@david_hassoun) March 19, 2025
Another document referenced a KGB review of Oswald’s files, concluding that he was never an agent but was closely monitored while in the USSR. The files also suggest Oswald was a poor shot, contradicting theories that he was a highly trained marksman.
2. A Warning About Oswald Before JFK’s Assassination
A 1978 letter written in broken English details a chilling claim: in August 1963, a Bulgarian informant allegedly told the U.S. State Department that Oswald was planning to assassinate Kennedy.
The informant claimed, “This man is preparing to kill President John F. Kennedy.”
This angle shows the shooter without a shadow of doubt was the driver making the killing blow head shot of John. F Kennedy #jfkfiles #JFKassassination #JFKRecords #JFK暗殺関連文書 #JFK暗殺 #JFK
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— The Crypto Elf (@TheCryptoElf) March 19, 2025
The informant’s warning supposedly reached the U.S. Vice Consul in Bulgaria, but it remains unclear whether the U.S. government took action on the tip.
3. The CIA and Covert Operations in Cuba
The JFK files confirm U.S. covert operations against Fidel Castro’s regime, with memos detailing planned sabotage missions.
CIA planned to ruin crops in Cuba as part of its operations to stir the people against Castro. #JFKFiles https://t.co/rwa2Gsviq3 pic.twitter.com/AGi53qjciJ
— Lisa Pease (@lisapease) March 19, 2025
A 1963 document describes a plan to attack a Havana power plant, while another memo from 1962 references efforts to ship weapons for Cuban dissidents plotting Castro’s overthrow.
4. Did the FBI Monitor Oswald Before the Assassination?
A 1964 letter from J. Edgar Hoover flatly denied Oswald was an FBI informant. However, declassified FBI interviews suggest Oswald was closely watched after his return from the Soviet Union in 1962.
The FBI had previously interrogated him to determine if he had been recruited by Soviet intelligence.
5. The CIA’s Alleged Role in JFK’s Death
One of the more explosive revelations from the JFK files comes from a ’67 memo about a former CIA operative, Gary Underhill.
The document claims that, “A small clique within the CIA was responsible for the assassination.”
Newly released JFK files tell a story about how Gary Underhill, who worked for the CIA, was found dead after he revealed to friends that the CIA was responsible for JFK’s assassination.
“The day after the assassination, Gary Underhill left Washington in a hurry. Late in the… pic.twitter.com/psZkYQ5COi
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 19, 2025
Underhill reportedly feared for his life and fled Washington. Months later, he was found dead in an apparent suicide, though his right-handed body was found with a gunshot wound behind his left ear, raising suspicions.
6. Fidel Castro’s Reaction to Kennedy’s Assassination
A 1963 declassified document reveals that Fidel Castro was “very upset” after JFK’s death. The Cuban government reportedly saw Kennedy as an unlikely military threat and feared instability under President Lyndon B. Johnson.
The JFK files show Fidel Castro was worried that the assassination of Kennedy would lead to a change in policy toward Cuba with LBJ at the helm pic.twitter.com/ybmVEWsMxL
— Liam McCollum (@MLiamMcCollum) March 19, 2025
7. A Suspected Plot Against Martin Luther King Jr.
The files also contain memos related to MLK’s assassination in 1968. One document recounts a Panamanian informant’s claim that an Alabama businessman had approached him in 1962 about “removing” Dr. King.
This letter was sent to the Russian Ambassador at the Embassy of U.S.S.R.
The letter describes how the JFK assassination will take place, that Martin Luther King will also be killed. This is three months before the assassination. #jfk #jfkfiles pic.twitter.com/LP8KNjMWNd
— Good Morning UFO (@goodmorningufo) March 19, 2025
The informant dismissed it until King was assassinated six years later.
8. More to Come from JFK Files?
Despite the massive release, thousands of pages remain classified. While the National Archives has digitized many records, some files are still sealed due to grand jury investigations, tax information, or court orders.
Scholars believe it could take years to fully analyze the documents, but early findings confirm new details, hidden intelligence operations, and missed warnings leading up to Kennedy’s assassination.
Here is a memo sent to JFK 10 days before he was assassinated and it clearly states they had a conversation about UFOs and making the space program better and in partnership with the Soviet Union.pow!!!! pic.twitter.com/gqhVltYt2J
— Jeremy Delfino (@DelfinoJer59280) March 20, 2025
With conspiracy theories still swirling, these files offer new pieces to a decades-old mystery but leave many important questions still unanswered…
That said, what’s your take on these newly released documents? Do they change your perspective on the Kennedy assassination? Do you believe Oswald acted alone, or do you think there’s more to the story that still hasn’t been revealed?
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