This page provides comprehensive information about the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection, pursuant to Executive Order 14176, “Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”, signed in 2025.
The President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection is an extensive archive containing over six million pages of documents, photographs, films, audio recordings, and artifacts related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
This online resource serves as a central hub for accessing released materials from the Collection and will continue to be updated with newly available documents as they are declassified.
Understanding Executive Order 14176 and JFK Records
Executive Order 14176 on JFK Assassination Records
Executive Order 14176, issued on January 23, 2025, by President Donald J. Trump, mandates the declassification of all remaining records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The order emphasizes the national interest in ensuring transparency by releasing these historical documents to the public without further delay.
The National Archives’ Crucial Role in JFK Record Declassification
The National Archives, as the official custodian of the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection, plays a vital role in making these important historical records accessible to the American public.
Every document within the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection will be available online through this portal.
It’s important to note that while the National Archives manages and provides access to these records, it does not possess the authority to declassify them. The National Archives collaborates with various agencies within the Executive Branch to implement the President’s declassification directives and facilitate the release of these materials.
How the National Archives Facilitates Access to JFK Assassination Records
The National Archives is prepared to receive and process declassification decisions from the President and other United States Government agencies concerning the John F. Kennedy assassination records.
As declassification decisions are made and records are digitized, the National Archives will promptly upload them to this webpage, ensuring continuous and rolling updates for public access.
Most JFK Assassination Records Are Already Publicly Available
The President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection is vast, encompassing over six million pages directly related to the investigation of President Kennedy’s assassination. Significantly, the majority of this collection has already been declassified and is readily available for public examination, either online or through in-person research.
In 2023, the National Archives initiated a comprehensive digitization project to convert all physical records within the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection into digital formats. This initiative is ongoing and has been further prioritized following Executive Order 14176 to expedite online availability.
For records not yet available online, researchers can access them in person at the National Archives facility in College Park. Detailed information on planning a research visit can be found on the Plan Your Research Visit page.
Explore Previous Releases of JFK Assassination Records
Explore recent releases of records related to the John F. Kennedy assassination through the links below. Further details on agency postponements are available in the agency postponement documentation.
2023 JFK Records Release
2022 JFK Records Release
2021 JFK Records Release
2017-2018 JFK Records Release
Discover What JFK Assassination Records Are Currently Online
The National Archives is actively digitizing records from the Collection and continuously adding them online.
Visit What is Currently Available Online for the most up-to-date inventory of JFK Assassination Records Collection documents currently accessible through the National Archives Catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions and Further Resources on JFK Records
Frequently Asked Questions about JFK Records
Press Releases Related to JFK Records
Participate in the JFK Assassination Records Transcription Mission
Contribute to making these historical records more accessible by participating in the transcription mission. Visit the Citizen Archivist Missions page to learn how to sign up and help transcribe records from the JFK Assassination Records Collection. Your transcription efforts enhance the searchability and accessibility of these important documents.
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Image Credit: Detail of portrait of John F. Kennedy, White House Historical Association/White House Collection. Used with permission.
