Washington, March 19 – The Trump administration has made public the long-classified files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, who was fatally shot in Texas in 1963. As per agency report, the decision follows an executive order from President Donald Trump, marking a significant move towards government transparency.
The disclosure has led to the release of over 1,100 files containing 31,000 pages, including CIA memos, FBI reports, and diplomatic cables. These documents shed new light on one of the most scrutinized assassinations in modern history, a subject that has fueled speculation and controversy for decades. The files have been made available without redactions, allowing the public to access them in their entirety for the first time.
Announcing the decision, U.S. intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard emphasized that President Trump was ushering in a new era of maximum transparency. She stated that the release of these previously edited JFK assassination files was a fulfillment of promises made to the American people.
The assassination of Kennedy remains a subject of intense debate, and historians, researchers, and conspiracy theorists have long sought a comprehensive understanding of the events surrounding his death. While experts believe that the newly available files may not drastically alter the established historical narrative, the declassification has reignited discussions about whether the full truth has been kept from the public.
Kennedy was visiting Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, traveling in an open-top motorcade with his wife Jacqueline, Texas Governor John Connally, and Connally’s wife, Nellie. As the convoy passed through the city, shots were fired.
He was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead approximately 30 minutes later. Governor Connally also sustained injuries in the attack. Just two hours and eight minutes after the assassination, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the new President aboard Air Force One at Dallas Love Field.
Authorities arrested Lee Harvey Oswald as the prime suspect in the shooting, but before he could stand trial, he was killed by nightclub owner Jack Ruby.
Kennedy’s assassination remains one of the most widely debated events in American history, giving rise to numerous conspiracy theories and alternative explanations. Surveys have consistently indicated that a significant portion of Americans believe that the killing involved a larger conspiracy rather than being the act of a lone gunman.
The release of these files is expected to fuel renewed interest in the case, prompting further examination and discussion of the circumstances surrounding the assassination of one of America’s most iconic leaders.
