A congressional task force aims to uncover new details surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, nearly 60 years after the tragic event in downtown Dallas. The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, led by U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, is set to interview first-hand witnesses in Dallas, Texas, ahead of a scheduled hearing on March 26. This initiative seeks to shed light on enduring mysteries and conspiracy theories that have surrounded Kennedy's death since the Warren Commission's investigation concluded in 1964.
The Warren Commission determined that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating President Kennedy as his motorcade passed through Dallas on November 22, 1963. Oswald was arrested shortly after but was shot and killed by nightclub owner Jack Ruby on live television before he could stand trial. Despite the Commission's findings, many Americans continue to believe in alternative theories, with polls suggesting widespread belief in a broader conspiracy.
Rep. Luna has expressed skepticism about the initial congressional hearings and the lone gunman theory. She emphasized the need for transparency and further investigation.
"In order to put to bed some of the theories that have been out there on John F. Kennedy, we have to know the full truth,” – Luna
Amidst the renewed scrutiny, the FBI recently discovered approximately 2,400 new documents related to the assassination, which will soon be accessible through a public website for declassified documents. The Justice Department has commenced releasing these documents to the National Archives and Records Administration, contributing to efforts aimed at transparency.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent voice among those questioning the Warren Commission's findings, suggested CIA involvement in his uncle's assassination, adding fuel to ongoing debates and speculation.
This push for greater transparency coincides with the Justice Department's release of documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein, who faced accusations of sexually abusing underage girls. As these developments unfold, lawmakers hope that revisiting the Kennedy assassination will provide clarity and address unanswered questions.
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