</s>104-10429-10049 JFK ACT 09-18-98 RELEASE VOLUME 97 . NUMBER 2 . APRIL 1992 The American Historical Review AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Founded in 1884. Chartered by Congress in 1889. Elected Officers President: FREDERIC E. WAKAKAN, University of California, Berkeley President: LOUISE A. TILLY, New School for Social Research, New York President: BLANCHE WIESEN COOK, John Jay College, CLUNY, Research Division Vice-President: BLACKEY, BLANCOLLY, Emory University, Professional Division SUSAN SOCOLOW, EmORY University, San Bernardino, Teaching Division ROBERT A. BLACKEY. California State University, SAN Bernardino, Training Division Appointed Officers Executive Director: SAMUEL S. CAMMON AHR Editor: DAVID L. RANSEL, Indiana University, Bloomington Controller: RANDY NORRELL Elected Council Members WILLIAM L. LEUCHTENBURG, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Immediate Past President SUZANNE WILSON BARNETT CAROL K. FINK SUZANE WILson BARNETTT BARBARA A. HANAWALT University of Puget Sound Ohio State University University of Minnesota ROBERTY L. KELLEY NELL IRVIN PAINTER University of California. NELL I. IRVINE WANNER, JR. Princeton University Brands University University of Califomia, Santa Barbara Princeton Universitiy CIA HISTORY REVIEW PROGRAM RELEASE IN FULL

**Summary**  
The provided documents contain fragmented accounts of investigations into the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), focusing on forensic analysis, federal agency involvement, and public debates over declassified records. Key themes include disputes over medical evidence, legal battles for transparency, and conspiracy theories surrounding both cases. While some documents emphasize JFK’s assassination, others directly address RFK’s 1968 killing, including the 1998 Los Angeles Police Department investigation into his case, which was closed by a jury. The role of agencies like the FBI, CIA, and National Archives in managing classified materials is highlighted, alongside references to Oliver Stone’s film *JFK* (1991) and debates over the Warren Commission’s findings.  

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**Key People**  
- **Robert F. Kennedy (RFK):** Target of the 1968 assassination at an amphitheater in Dallas; subject of a 1998 Los Angeles Police Department investigation that concluded the case was closed by a jury.  
- **Lee Harvey Oswald:** Accused assassin of JFK, referenced in CIA declassified files and conspiracy theories about his activities prior to JFK’s murder.  
- **Federal Agencies:** FBI, CIA, and Secret Service involved in investigations into both assassinations.  
- **Legal Figures:** U.S. Supreme Court justices, Congressmen (e.g., John Conyers, Christopher Shays), and officials like the Justice Department opposing declassification of records.  
- **Medical Professionals:** Doctors such as Dr. James Humes, Dr. Perry, and Dr. Baden cited in debates over autopsy findings and bullet trajectories.  

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**Key Locations**  
- **Dallas, Texas:** Site of both JFK’s (1963) and RFK’s (1968) assassinations.  
- **Washington, D.C.:** Headquarters for federal agencies (CIA, FBI), legislative offices, and the National Archives.  
- **Parkland Hospital:** Location of JFK’s autopsy; referenced in medical disputes over evidence.  
- **Los Angeles, California:** Site of the 1998 police investigation into RFK’s assassination.  

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**Key Events**  
- **RFK’s Assassination (1968):** Occurred at an amphitheater in Dallas; FBI and Secret Service investigated the scene, with disputes over photographic evidence and medical findings. A 1998 Los Angeles Police Department investigation concluded the case was closed by a jury.  
- **Declassification of Records:** CIA released files on Lee Harvey Oswald’s activities (e.g., his 1963 trip to Mexico City) in 1992, sparking debates over government secrecy.  
- **Legal Battles for Transparency:** Researchers sued the National Archives and Justice Department to access autopsy materials, with Supreme Court rulings addressing public access to historical records.  
- **Conspiracy Theories:** Debates over the Warren Commission’s findings, medical evidence (e.g., "magic-bullet theory"), and front-shooting scenarios.  
- **Oliver Stone’s Film *JFK* (1991):** Influenced public discourse on conspiracy theories, with critics like Jack Valenti opposing its portrayal of government involvement.  

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**Key Organizations**  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI):** Involved in investigations into both assassinations and disputes over evidence.  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA):** Released declassified files on Lee Harvey Oswald’s activities, including his 1963 trip to Mexico City.  
- **National Archives and Records Administration (NARA):** Managed requests for declassified records, facing legal challenges over transparency.  
- **Warren Commission:** Official U.S. government body investigating JFK’s assassination; its findings were contested in later studies by the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA).  
- **U.S. Department of Justice:** Opposed legislation to release assassination records, citing national security concerns.  

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**Notes**  
- The documents contain minimal direct information about RFK’s assassination investigation beyond the 1998 Los Angeles Police Department case and forensic disputes. Most references focus on JFK’s assassination or broader conspiracy theories.  
- References to unrelated topics (e.g., Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, Oliver Stone’s film) are included as part of the document’s content but not directly tied to RFK’s case.  
- No specific SSNs were identified in the summaries.

Summary  
The text references multiple historical records related to assassinations and government investigations, focusing on Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) and John F. Kennedy (JFK). It notes RFK’s assassination by Sirhan Sirhan in 1968 and mentions ongoing legal disputes over access to autopsy materials and declassified files. The CIA released documents on Lee Harvey Oswald, including interactions with Soviet officials and activities up to November 22, 1963, while the FBI and CIA faced challenges in declassifying sensitive information due to privacy concerns and national security risks. Legislative debates in the 1990s addressed transparency in assassination records, with the Senate Government Affairs Committee discussing disclosure legislation. Oliver Stone’s film *JFK* (1991) is referenced as a catalyst for conspiracy theories, while Jack Valenti criticized its portrayal of government involvement. The text also mentions a 1992 group seeking renewed investigation into RFK’s assassination, alleging police cover-ups and linking it to Los Angeles dental records.  

Key People  
- Sirhan Sirhan (assassin of RFK)  
- Lee Harvey Oswald (alleged assassin of JFK; detailed in CIA files)  
- Robert F. Kennedy (RFK, assassinated in 1968)  
- John F. Kennedy (JFK, assassinated in 1963)  
- Oliver Stone (filmmaker, referenced in conspiracy theories)  
- Jack Valenti (criticized Stone’s film *JFK*)  
- Robert Gates (CIA Director, testified on declassification efforts)  
- William Sessions (FBI Director, supported document release)  
- David Boren (Senate Intelligence Committee chairman, discussed legislative proposals)  

Key Locations  
- Dallas, Texas (site of JFK assassination and related investigations)  
- Washington, D.C. (government agencies, congressional hearings, and declassification processes)  
- Los Angeles, California (linked to RFK assassination investigation and police department involvement)  
- Mexico City/Moscow (Oswald’s interactions with Soviet officials and embassy records)  

Key Events  
- Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy by Sirhan Sirhan (1968)  
- CIA release of documents on Lee Harvey Oswald (May 1992, covering 1962–1963)  
- Warren Commission investigation concluding Oswald acted alone in JFK’s assassination  
- Legislative debates over declassification of assassination records (1990s)  
- Senate Government Affairs Committee hearings on disclosure legislation (1992)  
- Criticism of Oliver Stone’s film *JFK* for promoting conspiracy theories  
- 1992 group seeking re-examination of RFK assassination, citing alleged police cover-ups  

Key Organizations  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): Documented Oswald’s activities and faced declassification challenges  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Collaborated with CIA on investigations but retained control over some records  
- Warren Commission: Investigated JFK assassination, concluded Oswald acted alone  
- U.S. Senate Government Affairs Committee: Addressed legislative efforts for transparency in assassination records  
- Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA): Referenced in context of film industry responses to conspiracy theories  
- Los Angeles Police Department: Linked to RFK assassination investigation and alleged cover-up claims  
- National Archives: Repository for declassified government records and historical documents

RFK Declassified Files

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