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Anonymous
Posted: December 29, 2023In:

Jack Gordon’s Presentation to Dr. Haber’s Class https://catalog.archives.gov/id/589649 This video recording covers Jack Gordon as he presented his opinions on the Kennedy assassination to a group of college students. Gordon suggested that the assassination was the work of a team of assassins ...Read more

Jack Gordon’s Presentation to Dr. Haber’s Class

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/589649

This video recording covers Jack Gordon as he presented his opinions on the Kennedy assassination to a group of college students. Gordon suggested that the assassination was the work of a team of assassins including the “umbrella man,” and that members of the press, including Dan Rather, were involved in a cover-up. Gordon showed the class footage from the Zapruder film.
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This item was produced or created in 1981.
The creator compiled or maintained the parent series, Moving Images Relating to John F. Kennedy Assassination Research, between 1994–1998.
Note: Although this series was created between 1994 and 1998, this item dates back to 1981.
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Anonymous
FOIA Request
Anonymous
Posted: December 20, 2023In:

According to federal law, the CIA is generally exempt from searching its “operational files,” unless certain conditions are met. This request is for all past Freedom of Information Act searches and results in which the CIA has conducted ...Read more

According to federal law, the CIA is generally exempt from searching its “operational files,” unless certain conditions are met. This request is for all past Freedom of Information Act searches and results in which the CIA has conducted a search of its “operational files” in relation to the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

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Anonymous
FOIA Request
Anonymous
Posted: December 19, 2023In:

Background: On August 3, 1999, it was announced that the heirs of Abraham Zapruder (through their LMH Company) would receive $16 million dollars for the copy of the Zapruder Film then held in the National Archives. ...Read more

Background: On August 3, 1999, it was announced that the heirs of Abraham Zapruder (through their LMH Company) would receive $16 million dollars for the copy of the Zapruder Film then held in the National Archives. LMH Company retained the copyright to the film, which it then donated to the Sixth Floor Museum in December of that year. 

This request is for a copy of the 1999 tax return for LMH Company showing the amount of the deduction for the Zapruder film copyright that was donated to the Sixth Floor Museum.

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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Posted: December 14, 2023In:

I am requesting access to records concerning the preservation of the original film taken of the John F. Kennedy Assassination by Abraham Zapruder in the afternoon of November 22, 1963, which is currently in storage at the National ...Read more

I am requesting access to records concerning the preservation of the original film taken of the John F. Kennedy Assassination by Abraham Zapruder in the afternoon of November 22, 1963, which is currently in storage at the National Archives. 

Specifically, I am seeking the following information regarding the preservation protocols for the original Zapruder film:

  1. Detailed descriptions of the preservation methods and processes currently employed for this film.
  2. Records of any preservation audits, inspections, or assessments conducted on this film, including dates, findings, and any actions taken as a result.
  3. Documentation of environmental conditions (such as temperature, humidity, moisture, and light exposure) where the film is stored. 
  4. Documentation related to monitoring, auditing and remediation of vinegar syndrome, mold growth, or brittleness. 
  5. Information on any preservation efforts, such as digitization or restoration projects, related to this film, since 2002.
  6. Any correspondence or memos related to the preservation of this film.
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Anonymous
FOIA Request
Anonymous
Posted: December 14, 2023In:

I am requesting access to records concerning the preservation of the original film taken of the John F. Kennedy Assassination by Abraham Zapruder in the afternoon of November 22, 1963, which is currently in storage at the National ...Read more

I am requesting access to records concerning the preservation of the original film taken of the John F. Kennedy Assassination by Abraham Zapruder in the afternoon of November 22, 1963, which is currently in storage at the National Archives. 

Specifically, I am seeking the following information regarding the preservation protocols for the original Zapruder film:

  1. Detailed descriptions of the preservation methods and processes currently employed for this film.
  2. Records of any preservation audits, inspections, or assessments conducted on this film, including dates, findings, and any actions taken as a result.
  3. Documentation of environmental conditions (such as temperature, humidity, moisture, and light exposure) where the film is stored. 
  4. Documentation related to monitoring, auditing and remediation of vinegar syndrome, mold growth, or brittleness. 
  5. Information on any preservation efforts, such as digitization or restoration projects, related to this film, since 2002.
  6. Any correspondence or memos related to the preservation of this film.
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Anonymous
FOIA Request
Anonymous
Posted: December 11, 2023In:

I would like to request from the National Archives in College Park, Maryland, copies of the following video cassettes:    Moses Weitzman’s Version of the Abraham Zapruder Film NAID: 597131 Local ID: 541-LIBRARY-53   Moses Weitzman’s Version ...Read more

I would like to request from the National Archives in College Park, Maryland, copies of the following video cassettes: 

 

Moses Weitzman’s Version of the Abraham Zapruder Film

NAID: 597131 Local ID: 541-LIBRARY-53

 

Moses Weitzman’s Version of the Abraham Zapruder Film with Manipulations Done at the National Archives NAID: 596950 Local ID: 541-LIBRARY-53: Format: Video: VHS

Media Occurrence Note: The “slo – mo” and manipulations on this tape were performed by Charles Mayn at the National Archives on August 2, 1996.

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Anonymous
FOIA Request
Anonymous
Posted: September 7, 2023In:

Department of Justice / Civil Division   All documents and communications referring or relating to U.S. Attorney David Weiss’s appointment as special counsel and the selection process thereof. Any additional scope memoranda, directives, or instructions ...Read more

Department of Justice / Civil Division

 

  1. All documents and communications referring or relating to U.S. Attorney David Weiss’s appointment as special counsel and the selection process thereof.
  1. Any additional scope memoranda, directives, or instructions referring or relating to U.S. Attorney David Weiss’s appointment as special counsel.
  2. Correspondence between U.S. Attorney David Weiss and any other officials or departments regarding his role and responsibilities as special counsel.
  3. Any documents determined to be responsive and/or forwarded in response to the Jordan/Smith/Comer letter that was sent to the DOJ on August 28, 2023.
  4. Any other FOIA request or response related special counsel David Weiss.
  5. Documents sufficient to show the budget and actual expenses of the Office of Special Counsel David Weiss.
  6. Documents sufficient to show the names and salaries of the team, staff or employees working for the Office of Special Counsel David Weiss.
  7. Any documents or communications detailing the goals, objectives, or intended outcomes of David Weiss’s investigation as special counsel.
  8. Reports, memos, or status updates generated by the office of Special Counsel David Weiss concerning his investigations.
  9. All documents and communications regarding any recusals or potential conflicts of interest within the team or staff of Special Counsel David Weiss.
  10. Copies of any payments made from or pursuant to instruction from the office of Special Counsel David Weiss in the amount of more than $25,000.
  11. Communications regarding any recusals or potential conflicts of interest within the team or staff of Special Counsel David Weiss.

 

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Anonymous
FOIA Request
Anonymous
Posted: September 3, 2023In:

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State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Justice: Documents showing a list of all initiatives, programs, and associated funding allocated by the Department since the Biden administration took office related to the promotion and protection of LGBT rights domestically ...Read more

State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Justice:

  1. Documents showing a list of all initiatives, programs, and associated funding allocated by the Department since the Biden administration took office related to the promotion and protection of LGBT rights domestically and abroad, including funding for performances, events, and other related programs. Also, any documentation detailing the goals and objectives of these initiatives.
  2. Comprehensive data and associated expenditures related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI or DEIA) seminars, training programs, and events held or funded by the Department both domestically and abroad since the beginning of the Biden administration.
  3. Documents and reports evaluating the effectiveness of the Department’s DEI/DEIA programs.
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Anonymous
FOIA Request
Anonymous
Posted: September 1, 2023

All documents and communications referring or relating to U.S. Attorney David Weiss’s appointment as special counsel; Read more

  1. All documents and communications referring or relating to U.S. Attorney David Weiss’s appointment as special counsel;
  2. Any additional scope memoranda, directives, or instructions from the Office of the Attorney General referring or relating to U.S. Attorney David Weiss’s appointment as special counsel.
  3. Any response to the Jordan/Smith/Comer letter to the DOJ sent August 28, 2023.
  4. Any other FOIA request or response related to the appointment of US Attorney David Weiss as special counsel.
  5. Documents sufficient to show the budget and actual expenses of the office of Special Counsel David Weiss.
  6. Documents sufficient to show the names and salaries of the staff and employees working for the office of Special Counsel David Weiss.
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bnstell
bnstell
Posted: August 29, 2023In:

The President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 was supposed to require that all documents related ...Read more

The President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 was supposed to require that all documents related to the JFK Assassination would be released. The Act set a 25-year deadline for disclosure of all assassination records, unless “continued postponement [of the record was] made necessary by an identifiable harm to military defense, intelligence operations, or conduct of foreign relations” that was “of such gravity that it outweigh[ed] the public interest in disclosure.” JFK Act § 5(g)(2)(D). However, many documents remain unreleased. The indexes and transparency plans, along with other agency postponement documentation, are available on this JFK website at https://www.archives.gov/research/jfk/agency-doc-2022.

Although these documents are not available under the JFK Act, assuming that the heads of departments have properly certified they should be withheld. However, would these records be more easily available under FOIA and what would be the best way to request these documents and prevail?

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