The Big Reveal: JFK Assassination Files Released
In a historic move, former President Donald Trump made all secret government files on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy public. These JFK files, which were once hidden, contain thousands of pages now open for review.
Why Were These Files Released?
In January, Trump signed an order to release documents about:
- John F. Kennedy’s assassination
- The murder of his brother, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy
- The assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Experts are still studying the files to see if they reveal new facts or change what we know.
Did Lee Harvey Oswald Act Alone?
Even with these new files, there is no change in the official story: Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone when he shot Kennedy on November 22, 1963, while the president rode in a Dallas motorcade.
Read the JFK Files Yourself
Want to check out the files? The National Archives has them here: National Archives JFK Files
Key Takeaways from the Files
1. Oswald in Russia: Was He a Bad Shooter?
A document from November 20, 1991, details U.S. intelligence on Oswald’s life in the Soviet Union. Some key points:
- The KGB watched Oswald closely but did not control him.
- A KGB officer named Nikonov said Oswald was hard to manage.
- Soviet records say Oswald was a bad shooter when he practiced in the USSR.
2. Conspiracy Theories: Oswald’s True Intentions
Some documents mention theories that Oswald left the Soviet Union in 1962 planning to kill Kennedy. However, no strong proof supports this idea.
3. The Cold War and Castro
Defense files from 1963 show U.S. efforts to stop Cuban leader Fidel Castro from spreading communism in Latin America. The files suggest:
- Castro likely did not want war with the U.S.
- But he may have secretly helped communist groups in Latin America.
Final Thoughts
These files add more details to history but do not change the main story. Experts will keep reviewing them to see if anything new comes up.
Source: usatoday.com
