</s>CASSIFICATION NO: Volume Number newpaper Clippage Seriala 91 thuw 130 Only Seriala 1-83773 BUREAU ut if it is Junitor B PROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILED FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER CG-CHICAGO CG-0089-0001IB: CG Class / Case # Sub Vol. Serial # 0809 61 A A 3 3 91 130 INVESTIGATION Bureau File Number 2.4.2.4 12/05/509996 RRP00014N2 C-6 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176 See date No.

Summary  
The documents contain fragmented news reports, administrative records, and investigative notes related to Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination in June 1968, funeral arrangements, and legislative responses to political violence. They describe the transportation of RFK’s body from Los Angeles to New York for public viewing at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, including details about his wife Ethel Kennedy’s emotional state during the flight, the involvement of family members (Edward Kennedy, Joseph Kennedy Jr.), and the casket’s arrival at La Guardia Airport. Legislative measures approved by Congress in 1968 are referenced, including security protections for political candidates such as RFK Jr., Eugene McCarthy, and others. Mentions of Sirhan B. Sirhan, the accused assassin, appear in fragmented form, with notes about his alleged actions and potential legal proceedings. The text includes declassified FBI records (case number 2025 under Executive Order 14176), references to the Warren Commission’s study on national violence, and conflicting accounts of a potential female suspect in the assassination. Newspaper clippings from the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily News are cited, detailing mourning rituals, funeral attendees like Martin Luther King Jr.’s wife, and police investigations into Sirhan’s background. A narrative titled "The Busboy's Story" by Ted Thackray describes an interaction between RFK and Juan Romero at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, though this is noted as a personal account rather than official documentation.  

Key People  
- Robert F. Kennedy (assassinated)  
- Ethel Kennedy (widow of RFK): Described as emotionally distraught during the flight to New York.  
- Edward M. Kennedy (brother of RFK): Involved in funeral arrangements and mourning activities.  
- Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. (son of RFK): Participated in lifting his father’s casket.  
- Sirhan B. Sirhan: Fragmented mentions suggest he was a suspect in RFK’s assassination, with notes about potential legal actions against him.  
- Juan Romero: Mentioned in the narrative "The Busboy's Story" as an individual who interacted with RFK at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- Ted Thackray: Author of the personal account titled "The Busboy's Story."  
- Albert E. Jenner Jr.: Warren Commission member referenced in discussions about national violence studies.  
- Mayor Samuel L. Jackson (Chicago): Mentioned in police reports related to post-assassination investigations.  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California: Site of RFK’s assassination and the Ambassador Hotel, where Juan Romero is mentioned.  
- New York City: Central to funeral arrangements, including La Guardia Airport and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.  
- Chicago, Illinois: Reference to newspaper clippings and administrative records related to mourning activities and FBI investigations.  
- Washington, D.C.: Context for the Warren Commission’s study on national violence and disorder.  

Key Events  
- Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (June 1968) in Los Angeles.  
- Transportation of RFK’s body from Los Angeles to New York for public viewing at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.  
- Funeral arrangements, including the involvement of family members and dignitaries.  
- Legislative approval of security measures for political candidates, including RFK Jr., Eugene McCarthy, and others.  
- Investigation into Sirhan B. Sirhan’s alleged role in the assassination, with fragmented details about his actions and legal proceedings.  
- National mourning rituals, including flags at half-staff in Chicago and schools.  
- Warren Commission’s study on violence and societal divisions following RFK’s death.  
- Fragmented accounts of a potential female suspect in the assassination, with conflicting descriptions of her identity and involvement.  

Key Organizations  
- FBI: Central to investigations into Sirhan B. Sirhan and documentation of events under case number 2025.  
- Warren Commission: Studied national violence and disorder following RFK’s assassination.  
- U.S. Senate and House of Representatives: Involved in legislative actions to secure political candidates.  
- Roman Catholic Church: Associated with St. Patrick’s Cathedral and funeral services for RFK.  
- United Press International (UPI): Cited as a news source for reports on the funeral and political developments.  
- Local police departments (Los Angeles, Chicago): Mentioned in investigations into Sirhan B. Sirhan and post-assassination activities.

RFK Declassified Files

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