What are the biggest questions that people have about John F. Kennedy? Did the recently released files answer those questions? What aspects of the recent releases were the most interesting and answered long-standing questions? What myths or conspiracy theories were debunked, proven, or left unresolved with the release of documents related to JFK by the Trump administration?
Following President John F. Kennedy's assassination, public skepticism regarding official reports led to the passage of the JFK Act of 1992, mandating the collection and release of related government records. This led to the creation of the Assassination Records Review Board, an independent body tasked with reviewing and releasing previously secret files. While significant progress has been made in releasing documents, revealing information about the CIA's monitoring of Lee Harvey Oswald and confirming no evidence of a broader conspiracy, some records remain sealed due to ongoing security concerns and legal complexities, continuing to fuel public interest and debate about the event and the transparency of U.S. government agencies. The House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) also investigated both the Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. assassinations, concluding that Oswald acted alone but that a conspiracy was probable in Kennedy's case, while Ray likely acted in a conspiracy to kill King. Despite the releases, some scholars and the public continue to seek more information, advocating for further transparency and a re-evaluation of remaining withheld documents.
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