JFK classified documents released - in pictures

A newswire is displayed in a teletype reporting the 1963 assassination of John F Kennedy, the US president at the time. AFP
A newswire is displayed in a teletype reporting the 1963 assassination of John F Kennedy, the US president at the time. AFP
The US National Archives has released a trove of files related to the president's assassination. AFP
The US National Archives has released a trove of files related to the president's assassination. AFP
A total of 12,879 documents have been made public. AFP
A total of 12,879 documents have been made public. AFP
An unofficial tour guide shows assassination theories outside the former Texas School Book Depository in Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas. AFP
An unofficial tour guide shows assassination theories outside the former Texas School Book Depository in Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas. AFP
The historic front pages from US newspapers announce Kennedy's assassination. AFP
The historic front pages from US newspapers announce Kennedy's assassination. AFP
The old Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, where Kennedy was shot, is now a museum. AFP
The old Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, where Kennedy was shot, is now a museum. AFP
A copy of Aaron Shikler's official portrait of Kennedy at the Newseum in Washington. AFP
A copy of Aaron Shikler's official portrait of Kennedy at the Newseum in Washington. AFP
Tourists ride in a trolley along the JFK motorcade route in Dallas. AFP
Tourists ride in a trolley along the JFK motorcade route in Dallas. AFP
A photo shows an FBI agent re-enacting Kennedy's assassination near its original location. AFP
A photo shows an FBI agent re-enacting Kennedy's assassination near its original location. AFP
Thousands of documents were blocked from release by the White House due to national security concerns. AFP
Thousands of documents were blocked from release by the White House due to national security concerns. AFP
A historic photo of the Texas School Book Depository. AFP
A historic photo of the Texas School Book Depository. AFP