For decades, some of America’s most significant historical documents have remained hidden behind a wall of government secrecy. Indeed, files that could shed light on pivotal moments in our nation’s history have been kept from public view. They’ve been protected by bureaucratic red tape and classified status.

These sealed records have fueled speculation and uncertainty, particularly surrounding three of the most shocking political assassinations of the 1960s. Families have waited, historians have theorized, and Americans have wondered about the full truth behind these tragic events.

The wait may finally be over. And let that sink in – decades of stonewalling, finally coming to an end.

Through an executive order issued Thursday, January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump directed the declassification of remaining federal records related to the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., President John F. Kennedy, and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The order marks a significant victory for transparency advocates and families who have long sought answers about these watershed moments in American history.