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Every record below is a real document released by a government archive — declassified memos, FOIA productions, and intelligence files pulled from public collections: the U.S. National Archives, GovInfo, the CIA CREST database, and MuckRock’s FOIA releases. Open any file to read the original scan inline.
We surface them because the paper trail is where conspiracy theories live or die. Where a document touches a theory already in the wiki, we say so. Where it doesn’t yet — that’s an invitation to file one.
This Day, Declassified
September 11- CIA CREST1969-01-31
ALLEN W. DULLES DIES AT 71
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - MUCKROCK2026-09-03
Pathways to Justice
Washington State Administrative Office Of The Courts, Washington
Open file → - NARA1960-10-13
Third Kennedy Nixon Debate October 13, 1960
John F. Kennedy Library
These are transcript of the third radio and television debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon.
Open file → - NARA2009-05-28
RACO at the Reagan Building. David Govoni, Senior Web Advisor, Geospatial Information Office, U. S. Geological Survey
National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures
Photographer: Earl McDonald, NARA Staff.
Open file → - CIA CREST1955-09-03
LETTER TO LEON MOORE FROM ALLEN W. DULLES RE LETTER OF OCTOBER 4TH WITH ENCLOSU
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1956-05-05
LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT FROM ALLEN W. DULLES RE IMPRESSIONS OF THE CITY OF PEKI
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1956-05-11
LETTER TO MR. K. E. FIELDS FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1968-09-22
ANOTHER VIEW OF STALIN
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1946-01-22
LETTER TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE, THE SECRETARY OF WAR, AND THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FROM HARRY TRUMAN
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1949-07-26
LETTER TO MR. J. EDGAR HOOVER FROM R. H. HILLENKOETTER
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1961-07-28
LETTER TO HONORABLE J. EDGAR HOOVER FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1961-09-14
LETTER TO HONORABLE J. EDGAR HOOVER FROM C. P. CABELL
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA
Press Release 001-14: MCRMC Staff Meets with Representatives from the United States Coast Guard, January 13,2014
National Archives at College Park - Electronic Records
Open file → - NARA
Press Release 010-14: MCRMC Staff Meets with Representatives from the Military Chaplains Association of the United States of America, May 5, 2014
National Archives at College Park - Electronic Records
Open file → - NARA1780-01-01
Ledgers of Accounts of the United States With Various States for Military Stores
National Archives at Washington, DC - Textual Reference
These volumes show the dates, amounts, kinds of stores, and value of stores furnished to particular States by the United States, and give similar information fo
Open file → - NARA2009-05-28
RACO at the Reagan Building. David Govoni, Senior Web Advisor, Geospatial Information Office, U. S. Geological Survey
National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures
Photographer: Earl McDonald, NARA Staff.
Open file → - NARA
United States Air Force
National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference
Open file → - NARA1964-02-24
Edward M. Kennedy Letter to Robert F. Kennedy A Nation of Immigrants
John F. Kennedy Library
Letter from Edward M. Kennedy to Robert F. Kennedy concerning the publication of A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS by John F. Kenedy.
Open file → - NARA1963-03-28
Letters with Patricia Kennedy Lawford Enemy Within
John F. Kennedy Library
Letters from Patricia Kennedy Lawford to Robert F. Kennedy on the filming of Robert F. Kennedy's book, THE ENEMY WITHIN.
Open file → - NARA1961-04-26
Letters Between Eleanor Roosevelt and Robert F. Kennedy Parole Case
John F. Kennedy Library
Correspondence between Eleanor Roosevelt and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy concerning a case of executive clemency.
Open file → - CIA CREST1978-06-19
LETTER TO MR. SCOTT BRECKINRIDGE FROM G. ROBERT BLAKEY
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA1937-01-01
George H. W. Bush at School
George Bush Library
Open file → - NARA1937-01-01
George H. W. Bush on Wall
George Bush Library
Open file → - CIA CREST1976-05-12
LETTER TO GENERAL E. F. TIGHE, JR., FROM GEORGE BUSH
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA1964-09-03
Robert F. Kennedy Resignation Letter
John F. Kennedy Library
Letter from Robert F. Kennedy to President Lyndon B. Johnson resigning as Attorney General of the United States.
Open file → - NARA
House Select Committee on Assassinations Tapes
National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference
Open file → - NARA
State, House Select Committee on Assassinations Documents
National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference
Open file → - CIA CREST1978-04-25
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS REQUEST (U)
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1959-09-08
MINUTES OF FIFTY-SIXTH MEETING UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE BOARD USIB CONFERENCE ROOM, ADMINSTRATION BUILDING CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, AT 1400, 8 SEPTEMBER 1959
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1945-02-01
CARL JUNG-DOCS ALSO MENTIONS-GERMAN PROPAGANDA-PAUL MELLON-GENERAL EISENHOWER-PHOTO OF JUNG-LETTER TO ALLEN DULLES FROM CARL JUNG
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1960-10-18
LETTER TO MR. NORMAN THOMAS FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1982-06-03
J. EDGAR HOOVER
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1961-06-14
UNITED NATIONS SPECIAL FUND PROPOSAL FOR CUBA
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1965-10-29
SPECIAL REPORT NEW SOVIET DOCTRINE RECOGNIZES POSSIBILITY OF NONNUCLEAR WAR
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA
Central Intelligence Agency, Review
National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference
Open file → - NARA
Central Intelligence Agency, Appeal
National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference
Open file → - NARA
Indiana SP Coca-Cola Bottling Company Plant
National Archives at College Park - Electronic Records
This resource is located in Monroe County, Indiana. Areas of significance include: Architecture; Commerce; Social History. Architectural classifications include
Open file → - CIA CREST1987-04-10
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC & ENERGY WEEKLY
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1970-03-19
MEMORANDUM TO THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM RICHARD NIXON
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1960-01-05
LETTER TO THE HONORABLE ALLEN W. DULLES FROM JOHN STENNIS
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1986-01-01
LETTER TO MEG GREENFIELD FROM GEORGE V. LAUDER RE DISAGREEMENT WITH MR. MACMICH
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1978-03-01
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS REQUEST
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1974-07-12
PUBLIC LAW 93-350 93RD CONGRESS, H.R. 9281 JULY 12, 1974 AN ACT
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1951-12-14
1. RADIO PRODUCTION AT NIKOLA TESLA RADIO FACTORY, BELGRADE 2. RADIO RESEARCH CENTER, BELGRADE
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1979-04-04
THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WRITTEN STATEMENT ON NATO-IMPROVED ARMAMENTS COOPERATION
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1978-04-17
HOOVER, BUGGING AND DENIABILITY
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1968-07-09
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON LIBRARY
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1973-04-30
WERNHER VON BRAUN WARNS---AND ADVANCED PROPULSION CONCEPTS PROJECT OUTGROWTH
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST2014-07-15
SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT: OUR FIRST 30 DAYS
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA2005-09-26
[Assignment: OS_2005_1201_330] Office of the Secretary - Secretary Carlos Gutierrez with Klaus Schwab World Economic Forum Chairman [40_CFD_OS_2005_1201_330_230.JPG]
National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures
Open file → - CIA CREST1959-11-16
LETTER TO DR. HARRY J. CARMAN FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1959-06-02
LETTER TO M. LEO-CAIRE, ESQ. FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1955-04-18
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. AURELL FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1964-10-16
DR. EINSTEIN SEES NO MAJOR RUSS CHANGE
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1961-11-29
LETTER TO THE HONORABLE HARRY S. TRUMAN FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1952-03-15
REPORT ON COMMUNICATIONS - CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA2005-09-26
[Assignment: OS_2005_1201_330] Office of the Secretary - Secretary Carlos Gutierrez with Klaus Schwab World Economic Forum Chairman [40_CFD_OS_2005_1201_330_225.JPG]
National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures
Open file → - CIA CREST1963-05-05
CIVIL SERVICE LEAGUE NAMES TEN OUTSTANDING U.S. WORKERS
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1984-09-21
RESEARCH TRIP TO LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON LIBRARY, REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO MATERIAL
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1953-03-06
ADDRESS OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE HONORABLE RICHARD NIXON
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1989-01-18
STROBE TALBOTT, TIME MAGAZINE, HAS REQUESTED AGENCY PARTICIPATION IN A TIME NEWSTOUR THE COMPANY HAS ARRANGED FOR CEOS OF MAJOR CORPORATIONS FOR THE PAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST2010-09-21
THE CIA & SOCIAL MEDIA: AN INTRODUCTION
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA
British Asia: 846.00 - 846.74
National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference
Open file → - NARA1944-01-01
Standard Oil Company, Case #12-BR-316
National Archives at San Francisco
The following data is associated with this file unit: Claimant Name: Employer: Standard Oil Company Discrimination Type: Race (Black Person) Referral Source:
Open file → - NARA
NIE 11-1-85J, Dec 85, Soviet Space Programs
National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference
Open file → - CIA CREST1959-12-16
LETTER TO HONORABLE J. EDGAR HOOVER FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1963-07-11
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1968-09-25
TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH DR. WERNHER VON BRAUN, DIRECTOR, MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA1974-12-01
Rockefeller, John D.
Gerald R. Ford Library
This file contains material relating to the Bicentennial Declaration.
Open file → - NARA
Library of Congress
William J. Clinton Library
Open file → - CIA CREST1967-03-24
ATTACHED MEMORANDUM FROM ASSISTANT SECRETARY SOLOMEN, THE THE STATE DEPARTMENT MEMBER OF THE ACEP, DATED MARCH 21, 1967, ENTITLED ' U.S. EXPORTS TO FRENCH NUCLEAR WEAPOMS LABORATORIES.'
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST2016-12-21
THE SECOND SOVIET OCCUPATION AND FORESTRY IN THE LITHUANIAN SSR
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1974-01-24
DR. WERNHER VON BRAUN - NEXT CIA GUEST SPEAKER
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1951-04-25
LETTER TO GENERAL OF THE ARMY DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER FROM D. BEDELL
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA
HRC Weekly Column: [WEF [World Economic Forum] Switzerland 2/3/98]
William J. Clinton Library
Open file → - NARA2005-09-26
[Assignment: OS_2005_1201_330] Office of the Secretary - Secretary Carlos Gutierrez with Klaus Schwab World Economic Forum Chairman [40_CFD_OS_2005_1201_330_224.JPG]
National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures
Open file → - CIA CREST2004-09-29
2. HSC INTERVIEWS-PARROT AND GOTTLIEB
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - MUCKROCK2017-06-05
HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY MFR
Department of Environmental Quality
Open file → - MUCKROCK2026-06-17
Resolution
Lubbock County Sheriff's Office, Lubbock County, TX
Open file → - CIA CREST1987-05-05
BRITISH SPY AGENCIES ENMESHED IN ALLEGATIONS THAT WOULD OUTPACE A THRILLER
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1983-03-17
USED-COMPUTER FIRM SELLS TO MOSCOW, CIA AND DISNEY WORLD
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1972-12-31
AUTHORS FR: EIJI, HISAI TO: EINSTEIN, ALBERT
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST2002-03-06
ADDITIONAL STATEMENT OF MR. ALLEN W. DULLES, DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE REQUEST FOR AN APPROPRIATION TO CONSTRUCT A HEADQUARTERS INSTALLATION FOR THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1960-12-31
LETTER TO MISS BARBARA A. LEE FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1951-03-20
ELEKTROVEZA FACTORY OF LJUBLJANA AND THE NIKOLA TESLA FACTORY IN BELGRADE
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1951-11-14
NIKOLA TESLA INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1946-02-12
SPECIAL INTELLIGENCE SERVICE OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1995-08-24
SSCI RELEASE OF DECLASSIFIED TRANSCRIPTS OF SIDNEY GOTTLIEB TESTIMONY ON DRUG TESTING PROGRAMS
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1982-11-26
ADOLPH BERLE PAPERS ON THE FREE EUROPE COMMITTEE AT THE FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY (U)
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1971-08-17
TIMES TO PUBLISH JOHNSON MEMOIRS
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1955-05-10
LETTER TO MRS. J. W. GIBB FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1958-10-07
LETTER TO MR. ALLEN W. DULLES FROM PHILIP E. MOSELY
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1978-05-12
HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ASSASSINATIONS REQUEST DATED 22 MARCH 1978
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA1978-12-01
Woodrow Wilson (SSBN-624) - December 1978
National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference
Open file → - MUCKROCK2026-07-14
Acknowledgment Standard
Executive Office for United States Attorneys, United States of America
Open file → - NARA
OF 5226: Tesla, Dr. Nikola 1943
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library
Open file → - NARA
United Nations
National Archives at College Park - Motion Pictures
Open file → - CIA CREST1966-11-29
A POSTHUMOUS PSYCHOANALYSIS BY FREUD WOODROW WILSON: OEDIPUS COMPLEX? WORLD AFFAIRS AT PEACE TALKS MAY HAVE BEEN AFFECTED
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - MUCKROCK2015-09-21
Central Intelligence Agency 2009_Redacted
National Archives and Records Administration
Open file → - CIA CREST1957-05-29
LETTER TO HONORABLE J. EDGAR HOOVER FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1957-05-10
LETTER TO MR. ALLEN W. DULLES FROM J. EDGAR HOOVER
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1964-04-21
VISIT TO THE HONORABLE HARRY S. TRUMAN FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 17, 2 P.M.
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1963-12-27
TRUMAN BLASTS CIA
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1968-01-01
(EST PUB DATE) THE DEATH OF ADOLF HITLER: UNKNOWN DOCUMENTS FROM SOVIET ARCHIVES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA
Florida SP Bryan, William Jennings, House
National Archives at College Park - Electronic Records
This resource is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Areas of significance include: Architecture; Social History. Architectural classifications include: Late
Open file → - CIA CREST1964-06-06
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE [AND OTHERS] FROM LYNDON B. JOHNSON
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1971-12-29
HOLLYWOOD
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1961-01-01
JOSEPH VISSARIONOVICH STALIN: OUR GREAT LEADER AND TEACHER
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA
California SP Standard Oil Building
National Archives at College Park - Electronic Records
This resource is located in Los Angeles County, California. Areas of significance include: Architecture; Industry. Architectural classifications include: Missio
Open file → - CIA CREST1959-05-30
LETTER TO HONORABLE CARLO PERRONE-CAPANO FROM ALLEN W. DULLES
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1995-12-21
DRAFT TITLED CIA - A ROAD TO KOREA; PROBLEMS IN MACARTHUR'S COURT; LAND OF THE MORNING CALM; A CROWDED FIELD; REAL ESTATE; CCRAK, "THE SAUCE TO COOK THE CIA GOOSE"; AIR OPERATIONS; MARITIME OPERATIONS; ESCAPE AND EVASION; RESISTANCE OPERATIONS; & AFTERMA
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - CIA CREST1961-10-03
PROPOSAL FOR THE CREATION OF A WORLD CONGRESS FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - NARA1984-04-15
An aerial view of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Washington Temple
National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bethesda State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH
Open file → - CIA CREST1986-12-16
THE DCI'S ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CONGRESS
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file → - MUCKROCK2015-09-21
Central Intelligence Agency 2013_Redacted
National Archives and Records Administration
Open file → - MUCKROCK2015-09-21
Central Intelligence Agency 2011_Redacted
National Archives and Records Administration
Open file → - MUCKROCK2023-04-17
Hoover
Williamson County School District, Williamson County, TN
Open file → - MUCKROCK2015-09-21
Central Intelligence Agency 2012_Redacted
National Archives and Records Administration
Open file → - NARA
Justice - Hoover, J. Edgar
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library
Open file → - CIA CREST1954-04-29
LETTER TO MR. ALLEN W. DULLES FROM J. EDGAR HOOVER
Central Intelligence Agency
Open file →