The Assassination Archives and Research Center, in cooperation with the Mary Ferrell Foundation, announces an extraordinary research resource: The Talbot-Croft Archive. This archive features the recorded conversations and transcriptions that were developed as primary sources in researching David Talbot’s books, Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years (2007) and The Devil’s Chessboard: Allen Dulles, […]

20 MAY, 2025: JUDGE JOHN TUNHEIM Opening Statement to the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets
‘Secret Service Was Very Difficult’ Judge John Tunheim Opening statement to the House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives 20 May, 2025 Congresswoman Luna: I now recognize Judge Tunheim for an opening statement. JUDGE TUNHEIM: Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, Mr. Ranking […]

20 MAY, 2025: DAN HARDWAY Opening Statement and Testimony to the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets
20 May, 2025 Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets hearing on “The JFK Files: Assessing Over 60 Years of the Federal Government’s Obstruction, Obfuscation, and Deception:” Witness Dan Hardway, opening statement and testimony submitted for the record: Opening Statement For the past 62 years the Central Intelligence Agency (“CIA”) has actively and continuously […]
RFK Jr. asked Obama to probe ‘two gunmen’ theory, called for reexamination of his father’s assassination: new files
Story by Victor Nava Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had asked the Obama administration to examine an audio clip that purportedly captured his father’s 1968 assassination and seemingly recorded the pops of more gunshots than the convicted assassin’s weapon had the capacity for. <cs-card “=”” class=”card-outer card-full-size ” card-fill-color=”#FFFFFF” card-secondary-color=”#E1E1E1″ gradient-angle=”112.05deg” […]
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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The Talbot-Croft Archive: Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.
The Assassination Archives and Research Center, in cooperation with the Mary Ferrell Foundation, announces an extraordinary research resource: The Talbot-Croft Archive. This archive features the recorded conversations and transcriptions … [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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