About JFK File Search

Our Mission

JFK File Search is dedicated to making declassified documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy accessible to researchers, historians, and interested citizens. Our mission is to provide a user-friendly platform for exploring these important historical records through advanced search capabilities.

We believe that public access to government records is essential for understanding historical events and ensuring transparency. By providing searchable access to these documents, we aim to contribute to ongoing research and historical understanding of this pivotal moment in American history.

The Document Collection

Our database contains thousands of declassified documents from various U.S. government agencies, including the CIA, FBI, and other intelligence and law enforcement organizations. These documents were released to the public following the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992, with additional releases in recent years.

The collection includes:

• Intelligence reports and memos
• FBI investigation files
• CIA operational documents
• Warren Commission records
• House Select Committee on Assassinations materials
• Photographs and transcripts
• Various government correspondence

All documents in our database are sourced from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Our Technology

JFK File Search employs advanced search technology to make document discovery as efficient as possible:

• Full-text search across all documents
• Advanced filtering options
• Boolean search operators (AND, OR, NOT)
• Fuzzy matching for similar terms
• Mobile-responsive document viewing

Our platform is built using modern web technologies, ensuring fast, reliable access to historical documents.