John F. Kennedy, President of the United States at the time of his assassination.

November 22, 1963: Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas, while riding in an open-top car in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza.

Lee Harvey Oswald, a 24-year-old former Marine, was arrested for the murder. He was later shot and killed by night club owner Jack Ruby on November 24, 1963.

Warren Commission: Established by President Lyndon B. Johnson to investigate the assassination, led by Chief Justice Earl Warren.

Commission findings:

* Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in shooting Kennedy from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository building.
* There was no evidence of a conspiracy involving government agencies or other individuals.
* The commission concluded that the shots were fired from the rear and that the motorcade had taken a sharp turn, making it difficult for the driver to see the shooter.

CIA: Agency's involvement in the assassination was investigated by the Warren Commission, but no evidence of CIA involvement was found.

FBI: Bureau's investigation into the assassination was also reviewed by the Warren Commission. The commission concluded that the FBI had conducted a thorough and competent investigation.

JFK Autopsy Report: Released in 1997, the report detailed the findings of the autopsy performed on Kennedy's body after his death.

Zapruder Film: A 26-second film taken by bystander Abraham Zapruder captured the moment of the assassination. The film has been extensively analyzed and is considered one of the most important pieces of evidence in the investigation.

Other individuals and events:

* George Joannides, a CIA officer who was involved in the agency's investigation into the assassination.
* Clay Shaw, a businessman who was investigated by the New Orleans District Attorney's office for possible involvement in the assassination.
* The "umbrella man," a mysterious figure seen standing near the motorcade with an open umbrella on a clear day.
* The "grassy knoll," a spot on the grassy hill overlooking Dealey Plaza where some witnesses reported hearing shots coming from.

Release dates:

* 2005: Documents related to the assassination were released under Executive Order 14476.
* 2025: Additional documents were released under Executive Orders 14176 and 13176.

RFK Declassified Files

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