President Joe Biden has granted the first three pardons of his term By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press April 26, 2022, 12:01 PM WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has granted the first three pardons of his term, providing clemency to a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges that he tried to sell a […]

Seeking the truth behind the tragedy of JFK’s assassination
[Editor’s note: With sadness we note the passing of JFK assassination researcher, Barb Junkkarinen. In recognition of her life and legacy, we reprint the following Los Angeles Times piece which was originally published on the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination.] Like most Americans, Barb Junkkarinen thinks there’s more to the Kennedy assassination story. […]

Congressman Cohen Asks President Biden to Release Remaining Documents Relating to the Assassination of President Kennedy
March 29, 2022 Press Release Doing so would restore public trust by promoting transparency WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today led a letter to President Biden asking him to release the remaining records related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The letter was signed by Representatives Anna Eshoo (CA-18) and James […]
JFK Assassination: What’s in the Newest Batch of Declassified Documents?
Posted by Enrico Trigoso | Jan 7, 2022 | Epoch Times Last month, the Biden administration released a batch of classified documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The National Archives and Records Administration published the new 1,491 documents, of which 958 are from the CIA. That means 9 out of 10 […]
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.
Nooks and Crannies, Signposts and Scribbles
Offered for your consideration, bits and pieces: note cards containing interesting observations and intriguing facts presented by leading authorities, researchers, and historians, courtesy of the Assassination Archives and Research Center.
Announcing a new feature by AARC Board members and associates designed to provide a brief snapshot of interesting facts, anecdotes, and observations associated with the continuing study of President Kennedy's assassination.
Joint Venture with the Mary Ferrell Foundation
The AARC has partnered with the Mary Ferrell Foundation, supplying nearly a million pages of AARC records for browsing and searching via the MFF website. These records include massive CIA and FBI documents received as settlement for a lawsuit brought by Mark Allen, as well as other document collections on the John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy assassinations.
The Assassination Archives and Research Center was founded in 1984 to provide a permanent organization which would acquire, preserve, and disseminate information on political assassinations. The AARC is devoted to reaching the widest possible audience with this new information.
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Biden pardons former Secret Service agent and 2 others
President Joe Biden has granted the first three pardons of his term By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press April 26, 2022, 12:01 PM WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden has granted the first three pardons of his term, … [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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The Assassination Archives and Research Center is the largest private archives in the world which is dedicated to acquiring, preserving, and disseminating information on political assassinations.