Release of JFK Assassination Files

SOURCE www.usatoday.com
The Trump administration released classified files on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, making thousands of pages of unredacted records available to the public for the first time. Most documents confirm Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Some conspiracy theories suggest otherwise. The release did not contain any major bombshells. Some records remain classified.

Key Points

  • Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating President Kennedy
  • Some conspiracy theories persist despite the release of documents
  • Documents shed light on U.S. involvement in Latin America during the Cold War

Pros

  • Increased transparency in government by releasing classified files to the public
  • Provides access to historical documents for researchers and historians
  • Sheds light on the investigations surrounding the JFK assassination

Cons

  • Some documents remain classified, leading to continued speculation and conspiracy theories
  • No major revelations were found in the released documents