The release of nearly 64,000 documents related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination has sparked a mix of reactions, with some expecting a major revelation and others finding little to no new information.
Contrary to expectations, the newly released files revealed few surprises, instead providing details about the CIA’s agents, informants, covert actions, and budget lines. Decades of secrecy, it seems, were primarily aimed at protecting sensitive operations rather than hiding a conspiracy.
The release has also shed light on more mundane issues, such as congressional employees’ Social Security numbers being included in the files. Some individuals, like Judy K. Barga, are still reeling from the discovery of their private information being publicly available.
For historians and scholars, the documents offer a treasure trove of insight into CIA operations during the 1970s. However, for conspiracy theorists, the lack of concrete evidence may only fuel their theories.
The release of these documents marks another chapter in the ongoing saga of declassifying JFK assassination records. With nearly all documents already released and this new batch adding to the record, it remains uncertain whether any further revelations will be forthcoming.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/19/us/politics/jfk-assassination-files-takeaways.html