</s>1968 JUN 5 PM 7 01 WA171 PDB PASADENA CALIF 5 10424A PDT THE PRESIDENT THE WHITE HOUSE DEAR PRESIDENT AS YOU KNOW I HAVE WORKED VERY HARD AS DEDICATED DEMOCRAT ALL MY ADULT LIFE AND I URGE YOU TO MAKE THE PROTECTION 3 OF THE ASSAILANT OF ROBERT KENNEDY A NATIONAL MATTER AND NOT A CITY OR STATE CONCERN. IN OUR SHOCK AND HORROR THE INVESTIGATION OF THIS TRAGEDY MAKES US ALL FEAR FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR DEMOCRATIVE 2 INSTITUTIONS OF OUR COUNTRY AND ABOVE ALL OUR POLITICAL 2 CONSIDERATIONS. SINCERELY SHELLY WINTERS. 3 POUND GOOD IN THE PRESIDENCE COMPANY, U.S.A.

Summary  
The documents contain multiple correspondence related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. A letter from Shelly Winters urges President Lyndon B. Johnson to prioritize national protection for RFK’s assassin, expressing concerns about Democratic institutions and political safety. Another letter from Evelyn Murray queries the possibility of a conspiracy in Kennedy’s assassination, with the Attorney General’s office responding that all angles would be investigated thoroughly. A separate letter from Gilbert Tiberio Jr. suggests the assassination may have been inspired by Communist forces, linking it to U.S. foreign policy in Vietnam. The FBI is directed to conduct a full investigation into the shooting, including potential conspiracy indicators, with daily progress reports required to the Attorney General and Civil Rights Division.  

Key People  
- Shelly Winters: Sent a letter to President Johnson urging national action on RFK’s safety.  
- Evelyn Murray: Corresponded with the Attorney General about potential conspiracy in Kennedy’s assassination.  
- Gilbert Tiber. Jr.: Wrote to President Johnson, alleging Communist involvement in the assassination.  
- Attorney General (James Mattis): Issued statements affirming comprehensive investigation of the assassination.  
- FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover: Directed the Bureau to investigate RFK’s shooting and any conspiracy.  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California: Site of RFK’s assassination on June 5, 1968.  
- Washington, D.C.: Headquarters of the White House and Department of Justice.  
- Fort George G. Meade, Maryland: Address associated with Gilbert Tiberio Jr.’s correspondence.  

Key Events  
- Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles.  
- FBI directive to investigate the shooting and potential conspiracy.  
- Correspondence from citizens expressing concerns about political safety, conspiracies, and foreign influence.  
- Attorney General’s public statement emphasizing exhaustive investigation of the assassination.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Directed to conduct a full investigation into RFK’s assassination.  
- Department of Justice: Oversaw the Civil Rights Division and legal responses to inquiries.  
- White House: Received letters from citizens regarding national security and political implications of RFK’s death.  
- USASA Support Group: Mentioned in correspondence as an organization associated with Gilbert Tiberio Jr.

RFK Declassified Files

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