10 September, 2025 Commentators on the tragic assassination of Charles Kirk would do well to study the history of political violence in the Weimar Republic. Over 350 political assassinations were committed in the years after World War I leading to the assumption of power by the Nazis. These assassinations were a destabilizing force within the […]

A Quick Item on S-179 – Oswald as Informant
Bill Simpich – 9 September, 2025 Look how the S-179 story got under Hoover’s skin! He explains a lot about symbol informants – a recurring area of fascination and where I hope we can turn the Congressional discussion. An analysis by Dan Dwyer (maybe the best government attorney studying the assassination) – writing to Paul Wallach, […]

UPDATE: to the rumor that Ruth Paine died on Sunday
Ruth Hyde Paine (September 3, 1932 – August 31, 2025) * * * 2 September, 2025 | Paine died at a Quaker retirement residence in Santa Rosa, California, on August 31, 2025, after being in a coma for five days; she was three days shy of her 93rd birthday. Related: Included among the extraordinary research materials contained within […]
Jefferson Morley speaks with Erin Moriarty of CBS Sunday Morning
10 August, 2025 Stay up-to-date with Jeff Morley’s work at JFKFacts by clicking HERE.
Book Corner: Board Selections
The AARC is proud to announce the creation of a new resource for those who are new to the study of America's political assassinations.
We begin a series of new posts by AARC Board members and associates designed to provide a basic introduction to essential books and learning materials associated with the continuing investigation of President Kennedy's assassination.
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Assassination of Charles Kirk
10 September, 2025 Commentators on the tragic assassination of Charles Kirk would do well to study the history of political violence in the Weimar Republic. Over 350 political assassinations were committed in the years after World War I … [Read More...]
An Important Announcement:
The Mary Ferrell Foundation announces the launch of an invaluable new research tool: The JFK Database Explorer. This is a new tool to aid researchers delving into the large body of JFK assassination-related documents known as the "JFK Collection", a substantial portion of which is viewable on this website.
The JFK Database Explorer, utilizing a copy of the National Archives' database of metadata known as "RIF sheets", allows for browsing, searching, and filtering of the entire set of records processed under the JFK Records Act.
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