</s>MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION FOR THE FILE EXECUTIVE DATE 25/16 J.13.31/1/Borkeree, Jean-Budel DATE 2/5/16 C0.30 LETTER, MEMO, ETC. Jelgrams To: Ores. Jean Biedel Bokara FROM: The President SUBJECT: Attempted Assassination on Pres. Bokarais life GERALD R. 1009 LIBRARY CORRESPONDENCE FILED CENTRAL FILES - CONFIDENTIAL FILE 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail correspondence and administrative records related to investigations into assassinations of public figures, including Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), President John F. Kennedy (JFK), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Ambassador Francis E. Meloy. Key elements include:  
- References to RFK’s assassination investigation as part of broader congressional inquiries into JFK’s case, with discussions about reopening the Warren Commission’s findings and potential new evidence.  
- Mention of Robert Groden’s claims alleging a conspiracy involving Jack Ruby and the Warren Commission in JFK’s assassination, though these are framed as speculative theories rather than official conclusions.  
- Requests for government action on MLK’s assassination, including calls to protect witnesses like Robert Byron Watson and demands for accountability for James Earl Ray’s conviction.  
- Diplomatic efforts following Ambassador Meloy’s 1976 murder in Lebanon, with references to U.S. involvement in resolving the crisis.  
- FOIA-related denials regarding White House tapes linked to an assassination attempt on Governor Wallace in 1972 and an alleged Cuban plot against President Ford and Ronald Reagan in 1976.  

Key People  
- **Robert Groden**: Photographer and conspiracy theorist alleging JFK assassination cover-ups involving Jack Ruby and the Warren Commission.  
- **Jack Ruby**: Allegedly involved in JFK’s assassination, referenced in Groden’s claims.  
- **Gerald R. Ford**: U.S. President (1974–1977), referenced for his potential insights into JFK investigations and involvement in diplomatic matters.  
- **Ralph Abernathy** and **Dick Gregory**: Civil rights leaders seeking government action on MLK’s assassination and FBI surveillance.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Convicted killer of Dr. King, mentioned in requests for accountability.  
- **Daniel Malay**: Sender of a condolence letter following his brother Francis Edward Melay, Jr.’s death.  
- **Arthur Bremer**: Assailant in the 1972 assassination attempt on Governor Wallace.  

Key Locations  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Central hub for White House, Justice Department, and State Department operations.  
- **Dallas, Texas**: Linked to JFK’s assassination and Zapruder film discussions.  
- **Lebanon**: Site of Ambassador Meloy’s 1976 murder.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Home to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and Dr. King’s base of operations.  
- **Beirut**: Context for Ambassador Meloy’s diplomatic activities.  

Key Events  
- **House Resolution to Reopen JFK Investigation** (1976): Proposed congressional review of Warren Commission findings and new evidence.  
- **Requests to Reopen MLK Assassination Inquiry**: Letters from Abernathy and Gregory citing witness protection needs and accountability for Ray.  
- **Diplomatic Efforts in Lebanon** (1976): U.S. involvement in resolving the crisis following Ambassador Meloy’s murder.  
- **FOIA Denial for Wallace Assassination Tapes** (1972): Legal exemptions blocked access to White House records.  
- **Alleged Cuban Plot Against Ford and Reagan** (1976): Joint FBI/Secret Service investigation into potential assassination threats.  

Key Organizations  
- **Warren Commission**: Established to investigate JFK’s assassination; referenced in discussions about its findings and limitations.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in surveillance of MLK, investigations into Cuban plots, and handling FOIA requests.  
- **U.S. Department of State**: Central to diplomatic communications and crisis management in Lebanon.  
- **Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)**: Advocacy group led by Abernathy seeking presidential action on FBI surveillance.  
- **White House Office**: Handled correspondence, congressional inquiries, and executive orders related to assassination investigations.  
- **Justice Department**: Involved in managing domestic surveillance cases and FOIA review processes.

RFK Declassified Files

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