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Since the JFK Records Act reached its October 2017 deadline, the Trump and Biden Administrations have been hit with widespread criticism and, in President Biden’s case, a lawsuit for postponing the release of several important documents regarding the John F. Kennedy assassination.

While the law allows exemptions, it outlines when they are allowed and puts the burden of proof on agencies. For more on these exemptions, read our full blog here.

Let’s explore the postponement and why it’s against the law, shall we?

It Happened One Friday

In the late hours of Friday, June 30, 2023, long after Washington DC's media elite had filed their reports and well after dedicated pundits had departed for their July 4th celebrations in the Hamptons, the Biden Administration issued an Executive Memorandum.

This move has been widely criticized as an illegitimate attempt to terminate the JFK Records Act and seize control over legislative processes and records, hurting the very spirit of this Congressional Act.

The JFK Records Act: A Background

The JFK Records Collection Act of 1992 was enacted to promote transparency and public access to government records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Its primary purpose was to require federal agencies, particularly those involved in the investigation of the assassination, to disclose and make available to the public all records and documents related to this historic event.

By passing this Act, the government aimed to provide a comprehensive and unclassified record of the Kennedy assassination, thereby enhancing public understanding of the event and addressing various conspiracy theories and uncertainties that had arisen over the years.

This legislation was instrumental in ensuring that civilians had access to a significant historical record and could scrutinize the details surrounding President Kennedy's tragic death. It also reflected a commitment to openness in government and the principle that certain historical records should be made accessible to the public after a specific period.

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Why is the JFK Records Act Postponement Illegal?

Below are some reasons the incessant postponement is against the law.

  • The Act mandated the public release of JFK assassination-related records by October 26, 2017, unless stringent postponement criteria were met—they were not, hence the lawsuit against President Biden.
  • A postponement necessitated clear and convincing evidence, with the President required to provide unclassified explanations for each delayed record.
  • The President's postponement authority extended solely to Executive Branch records, excluding legislative branch records.
  • Each record had to be accompanied by an Identification Aid detailing its particulars and the legal grounds for postponement.
  • The National Archivist's role involved maintaining transparency through the upkeep of Identification Aids and a publicly accessible directory.
  • A "presumption of disclosure" was established, shifting the burden to agencies to demonstrate the necessity of postponement.
  • The Assassination Records Review Board (ARRB) oversaw compliance, releasing records unless they strictly met the postponement criteria outlined in the Act.

Discover more about the illegitimate nature of this postponement at Kennedys and King. We keep an eye on and call out each indiscretion of intelligence agencies and the government’s executive and administrative branches regarding the JFK assassination and other political assassinations of the 1960s.

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Camp Peary, or "The Farm," is a name whispered in the shadows. Ensconced in the woods of Virginia, this covert training facility has played a pivotal role in the history of American espionage. But many may not know its intriguing connection to the former director of the CIA, Allen Dulles, and the enigmatic JFK assassination. Check out our blog for the details.

Stick around for a brief exploration of Allen Dulles’s whereabouts on the assassination weekend.

The Purpose of Camp Peary

Camp Peary,” "The Farm," and "The Country Club" are all names used for a sprawling 9,000-acre property located near Williamsburg, Virginia.

It is a highly secretive and secure US military reservation established during World War II that started as grounds for covert intelligence training, including espionage, sabotage, and other covert operations.

The Allen Dulles and Camp Peary Connection

Robert Morrow, a dedicated assassination of John F. Kennedy researcher, recently made a significant discovery in the Dulles Archives at the Princeton Library. David Talbot discusses this discovery in his Allen Dulles biography, The Devil's Chessboard. Unfortunately, it had been lost during a Dulles files reorganization, which disrupted its reference pages.

However, Morrow requested assistance from the archivists to recover this vital information, and they found it within a complex digital file. This finding reinforces the claim made in an invaluable day-by-day calendar datebook.

The datebook indicates that Dulles was in Washington that day but did not spend the late afternoon or evening at his Georgetown home. Instead, he was at Camp Peary.

The datebook records Dulles's presence there from late Friday afternoon through the assassination weekend and the following events: The autopsy, Lee Harvey Oswald's detention, and the latter’s assassination.

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The JFK Assassination and Allen Dulles Connection

After being relieved of his CIA duties by President Kennedy in 1961, Dulles remained deeply connected to intelligence networks.

Following his dismissal by President Kennedy after the Bay of Pigs, Dulles held regular meetings with high-ranking CIA officials. He also had encounters with a prominent Cuban exile leader, Paulino Sierra Martinez, as noted by Talbot in his book.

In the spring of 1963, Martinez met Dulles and General Lucius D. Clay, who had clashed with Kennedy over issues like the Bay of Pigs and the Berlin Crisis.

Martinez operated mainly from Chicago, a city linked to the infamous Chicago Plot to assassinate JFK. Homer Echeverria claimed his group would receive funds once they dealt with Kennedy. According to Secret Service sources, Echeverria's weapon purchases were reportedly financed by Martinez with alleged mob funds.

It doesn’t bode well for a CIA director who was relieved of his duties to meet with people tied to a different JFK assassination attempt.

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Camp Peary, Allen Dulles, and their alleged connection to the JFK assassination is a tale shrouded in mystery, intrigue, and controversy.

Explore this and other credible theories further at Kennedys and King, a platform dedicated to finding the truth behind the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King.

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The assassination of John F. Kennedy remains one of the most enduring mysteries in American history. In the subsequent decades, various investigations, conspiracy theories, public demand for transparency, and our collective endeavors resulted in the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act.

As President Joe Biden and the CIA attempt to thwart this crucial legislation, let's remind ourselves of its main points and significance in unraveling the mysteries surrounding the JFK assassination.

Mandatory Disclosure

The JFK Records Collection Act was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on October 26, 1992. It mandated the release of all government records related to the assassination of President Kennedy classified by federal agencies.

It set a deadline for disclosure, requiring all records to be made public no later than 25 years after its enactment, which was October 26, 2017. It’s worth noting that the most recent JFK documents were released earlier this year, jumping the deadline by almost six years.

Establishment of the Assassination Records Review Board

The JFK Records Collection Act established the Assassination Records Review Board, or ARRB. It is an independent agency overseeing the review and release of assassination records.

The ARRB's mission is to ensure maximum public disclosure of documents related to the assassination. It is also responsible for identifying and securing records that might not have been previously disclosed or redacted in previous disclosures.

President John F. Kennedy Standing Alongside Center Director Kurt Debus

The Exemptions

While the JFK Records Collection Act aimed for transparency, it did provide for some exceptions. Records could be withheld if their release would harm national security, foreign relations, law enforcement, intelligence sources and methods, or any identifiable individuals' privacy.

While these exemptions were expected to be used sparingly and proven beyond a reasonable doubt by an agency, they have been abused by the powers that be to conceal the truth behind JFK assassination.

Public and Congressional Access

Lastly, and most importantly, the Act allowed the public and congressional committees to access the disclosed records, providing a mechanism for independent examination and scrutiny of the documents.

The Impact and Importance of the JFK Records Collection Act

The JFK Records Collection Act has profoundly impacted the public's understanding of the assassination and the government's handling of related records. By setting a clear framework for releasing documents and creating an independent oversight body, it aims to address suspicions of cover-ups and conspiracy.

Unfortunately, if this Act of Congress can be denied, it can also be abolished, as evidenced by President Biden’s Executive Memorandum that all but wrote it off entirely. We need your support now more than ever to push for the truth behind the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Get in touch to know how you can help.

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy remains one of the most enduring mysteries in American history. In the subsequent decades, various investigations, conspiracy theories, public demand for transparency, and our collective endeavors resulted in the JFK Assassination Records Collection Act.

As President Joe Biden and the CIA attempt to thwart this crucial legislation, let's remind ourselves of its main points and significance in unraveling the mysteries surrounding the JFK assassination.

Mandatory Disclosure

The JFK Records Collection Act was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on October 26, 1992. It mandated the release of all government records related to the assassination of President Kennedy classified by federal agencies.

It set a deadline for disclosure, requiring all records to be made public no later than 25 years after its enactment, which was October 26, 2017. It’s worth noting that the most recent JFK documents were released earlier this year, jumping the deadline by almost six years.

Establishment of the Assassination Records Review Board

The JFK Records Collection Act established the Assassination Records Review Board, or ARRB. It is an independent agency overseeing the review and release of assassination records.

The ARRB's mission is to ensure maximum public disclosure of documents related to the assassination. It is also responsible for identifying and securing records that might not have been previously disclosed or redacted in previous disclosures.

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Image Alt Text: President John F. Kennedy Standing Alongside Center Director Kurt Debus

The Exemptions

While the JFK Records Collection Act aimed for transparency, it did provide for some exceptions. Records could be withheld if their release would harm national security, foreign relations, law enforcement, intelligence sources and methods, or any identifiable individuals' privacy.

While these exemptions were expected to be used sparingly and proven beyond a reasonable doubt by an agency, they have been abused by the powers that be to conceal the truth behind the JFK assassination.

Public and Congressional Access

Lastly, and most importantly, the Act allowed the public and congressional committees to access the disclosed records, providing a mechanism for independent examination and scrutiny of the documents.

The Impact and Importance of the JFK Records Collection Act

The JFK Records Collection Act has profoundly impacted the public's understanding of the assassination and the government's handling of related records. By setting a clear framework for releasing documents and creating an independent oversight body, it aims to address suspicions of cover-ups and conspiracy.

Unfortunately, if this Act of Congress can be denied, it can also be abolished, as evidenced by President Biden’s Executive Memorandum that all but wrote it off entirely. We need your support now more than ever to push for the truth behind the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Get in touch to know how you can help.

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The official narrative is that President John F. Kennedy was shot from the window of what is now The Sixth Floor Museum. This was established decades ago, but seeing how it holds up now is imperative. Click here to check out the longer version of Mark Mahoney’s findings.

Keep reading for a brief overview of the same.  

The Sixth Floor Museum Treatment of Witness Testimony

The Dallas museum acknowledges witnesses' accounts of gunfire from the grassy knoll, smoke seen, and suspicious activity near the rail yards.

However, it fails to mention fresh cigarette butts and footprints where the smoke was reported. Lee Bowers' flash of light and an unusual shape in the Moorman photo strengthen the case for an unidentified presence at the scene.

These overlooked clues shed new light on the JFK assassination.

The Contradictions from the Photographic Evidence

The Sixth Floor Museum also states that "the easternmost window on the south wall was half open," though photographic evidence indicates that the window was merely a quarter open.

Additionally, the mention of a paper bag in the far east corner, supposedly used to transport the rifle, belies the absence of this bag in crime scene photos. Moreover, examining the Warren Commission's subchapter, "The Long and Bulky Package," reveals substantial doubts regarding the feasibility of a rifle fitting inside Oswald's bag.

These discrepancies prompt a critical reevaluation of the John F. Kennedy assassination narrative.

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The Finger and Palm Prints

The museum asserts that Lee Harvey Oswald's fingerprints and palm prints were discovered on numerous cartons and a paper bag. However, referencing Chapter 4 of the Warren Report, it becomes evident that the Commission itself admitted that the key box at the window, used as a gun rest, and the adjacent box contained no prints attributable to Oswald.

Significantly, Oswald's prints were found on one box and another nearby. This, however, should be considered, given that Oswald was employed in the building, and the Commission acknowledged the possibility that he had handled these cartons as part of his routine duties.

Furthermore, only one of these prints was less than three days old, with the Commission acknowledging that it could have been placed on the carton at any time during this period. Consequently, they concluded that the prints do not definitively establish the exact time Oswald was present.

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The Sixth Floor Museum is a harmful exhibit, for most of the tidbits it perpetuates are factoids and have been debunked by photographic evidence and the Warren Commission results. Read the complete blog for a thorough analysis, and follow us to keep tabs on new developments in the JFK assassination.

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James DiEugenio recently revisited the life, death, and circumstances surrounding the demise of American mobster Sam Giancana, who ruled the Chicago outfit in the 1950s and 1960s. Tap here to check out Part 1 of DiEugenio's article.

Keep reading for a preview of the man the Warren Commission couldn't directly implicate in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

The Early Life of Sam Giancana

Sam Giancana, originally Salvatore Giangana, hailed from a Sicilian family that settled in Chicago's Italian neighborhood. While growing up under an abusive father, Sam's troubled youth led him to join a gang called The 42s, where he learned criminal skills and how to manipulate the system.

His involvement in bootlegging during Prohibition brought him to the attention of the Chicago mob. He eventually became a driver for Al Capone's gang. Following Capone's imprisonment, Giancana continued his criminal activities.

In prison, he formed connections with Eddie Jones, a leader in the African American lottery racket. It was then Giancana realized the huge profit margin in the racket surpassed other criminal enterprises.

Sam Giancana Joins the Chicago Mob

When Sam Giancana kidnapped Jones and forced him to hand over the racket in exchange for a cut of the profits and a lump sum payment, he piqued the interest of Chicago mob leaders. They elevated Giancana's status within the organization.

Giancana's reign faced challenges, including the Kefauver hearings on organized crime and the exposure of the Apalachin meeting. The formation of the McClellan Committee further intensified scrutiny of organized crime, with Robert F. Kennedy leading investigations. Giancana's encounter with the committee showcased his criminal reputation.

Meanwhile, the FBI began surveilling Giancana and The Outfit with approved wiretaps on their meeting places. Surprisingly, the CIA recruited Giancana to participate in a plot to assassinate Fidel Castro.

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Did Giancana Help John F. Kennedy?

The idea that Giancana helped Kennedy win in Illinois is debunked by author John Binder, who found no evidence of such influence. The claims of mob involvement in the West Virginia primary are also questionable, as no credible sources support them.

These conspiracy theories serve as revenge by criminals against the Kennedy family, but they lack credibility and reflect the shallow culture of sensational tabloid narratives.

DiEugenio's Closing Statements

The 2011 documentary, Momo: The Sam Giancana Story explores the events surrounding President Kennedy's assassination and Giancana's murder in Chicago. While the film features the involvement of Blasi and Accardo, it contradicts Chuck Giancana's version regarding the assassins and the roles played by Tippit and White. There are conflicting accounts regarding Giancana's whereabouts during that day.

FBI agent William Roemer, who conducted surveillance on Giancana, discovered no evidence or discussions suggesting an attempt on JFKs life. The differing narratives provided by Giancana's brothers add further complexity to the narrative.

The limited scope of today's blog cannot entirely encompass the life of mobster Sam Giancana. Check out DiEugenio's two-part article based on Momo: The Sam Giancana Story, and share your thoughts about the claim that he might have had something to do with the John F. Kennedy assassination.

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