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Declassified Files Reveal CIA's Concerns Over Oswald

3/19/2025

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Declassified documents shed new light on the assassination of John F. Kennedy, revealing the CIA's deep concerns over Lee Harvey Oswald's actions prior to the tragedy. The files hint at potential CIA funding and increased surveillance of Oswald, igniting debates about agency oversight. Yet, the absence of concrete evidence for a larger conspiracy leaves many questions unanswered.

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Declassified documents shed new light on the assassination of John F. Kennedy, revealing the CIA's deep concerns over Lee Harvey Oswald's actions prior to the tragedy. The files hint at potential CIA funding and increased surveillance of Oswald, igniting debates about agency oversight. Yet, the absence of concrete evidence for a larger conspiracy leaves many questions unanswered.