The release of the long-awaited Kennedy files has been a major event for historians, conspiracy theorists, and the general public alike. The files, which were released by the National Archives in October, shed new light on one of the most tragic events in American history: the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
While much of the information in the files was already known to researchers and historians, there were some new revelations that have captured the public’s attention. Here are some key takeaways from the Kennedy files:
1. Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone: One of the most significant revelations from the files is the confirmation that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President Kennedy. Despite numerous conspiracy theories that have circulated over the years, the files provide no evidence to suggest that Oswald had any accomplices in the crime.
2. The CIA and FBI were aware of Oswald: The files also reveal that both the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had been tracking Oswald in the months leading up to the assassination. Oswald had defected to the Soviet Union in 1959 and had been under surveillance by US intelligence agencies upon his return to the United States.
3. The Mafia and Cuba were not involved: The files also debunk long-standing conspiracy theories that the Mafia or the Cuban government were involved in the assassination. While both entities had been considered as potential suspects in the past, the files provide no evidence to support these claims.
4. The files are not complete: Despite the release of over 2,800 documents, there are still thousands of files that have not been made public. President Trump has ordered a review of these files, with the intention of releasing more information to the public in the future.
Overall, the Kennedy files provide a fascinating glimpse into the events surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy. While they may not answer all of the questions that still linger about that fateful day in Dallas, they do offer some new insights and perspectives that will undoubtedly fuel further debate and discussion for years to come.
