FBI Files: American Politicians, Aides, and Appointees

Abzug, Bella [980 Pages, 68MB]

Bella Savitzky Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998), nicknamed "Battling Bella", was an American lawyer, U.S. Representative, social activist and a leader in the women's movement. In 1971, Abzug joined other leading feminists such as Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan to found the National Women's Political Caucus. She was known as a leading figure in what came to be known as eco-feminism.

Acheson, Dean [587 Pages, 143MB]

Dean Gooderham Acheson (April 11, 1893 – October 12, 1971) was an American statesman and lawyer. As United States Secretary of State in the administration of President Harry S. Truman from 1949 to 1953, he played a central role in defining American foreign policy during the Cold War. Acheson helped design the Marshall Plan and was a key player in the development of the Truman Doctrine and creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Agnew, Spiro [1,454 Pages, 65.05MB]

Spiro Theodore Agnew (1918-1996) was a Maryland politician and U.S. vice president from 1968 to 1973. He resigned as vice president and later pleaded no contest to tax evasion charges pursued by the IRS; the FBI investigated him for bribery, but he was not prosecuted on that charge. This release consists of FBI records concerning the bribery investigation as well as threats made against Agnew. It ranges between 1969 and 1986 (mostly between 1969 and 1973).

Alexander, Donald [328 Pages, 125.3 MB]

Donald Crichton Alexander (May 22, 1921 – February 2, 2009) was a tax lawyer and Nixon administration official. Alexander was appointed Commissioner of Internal Revenue by President Richard Nixon in May 1973, and was replaced in February 1977, early in the Jimmy Carter administration.

Anderson, Wendell [13 Pages, 1.8MB]

Wendell Richard "Wendy" Anderson (February 1, 1933 – July 17, 2016) was an American politician and the 33rd governor of Minnesota, serving from January 4, 1971, to December 29, 1976. In late 1976, he resigned as governor in order to be appointed to the U.S. Senate after Senator Walter Mondale was elected Vice President of the United States. Anderson served in the Senate from December 30, 1976, to December 29, 1978 (after losing the 1978 Senate election to Rudy Boschwitz, he resigned a few days before the end of his term to give Boschwitz seniority). Although the FBI said that files were destroyed relating to Anderson, I did dig up some that were at the National Archives.

Bell, George Tillson [115 Pages, 56.5MB]

George T. Bell (January 21, 1913 – March 4, 1973) was a former special assistant to President Richard Nixon. He wrote the Nixon's Enemies List compiled by Charles Colson. Before joining the President's staff, Bell worked for General Electric and was later President of Geonautics, Inc., an engineering research company. When questioned about Nixon's infamous "enemies list," Colson told the House Subcommittee Investigating the Watergate scandal that the "late George Bell" was responsible for the master list of Nixon political opponents. Bell died in Washington, D.C. following a long illness.

Black, Hugo – File #1

Black, Hugo – File #2

Hugo Black was a U. S. Senator from 1927 until 1937. He was appointed an Associate Supreme Court Justice in 1937 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Shortly before his death in 1971, he resigned from the Supreme Court. The FBI records reflect several threats against Justice Black, as well as cordial correspondence between him and FBI Director Hoover and numerous newspaper articles.

Bodman, Samuel – FBI Release #1 – [399 Pages, 14MB]

Bodman, Samuel – FBI Release #2 – [273 Pages, 10.1MB]

Bodman, Samuel – Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Release #1 – [47 Pages, 80MB]

Samuel Wright Bodman III (November 26, 1938 – September 7, 2018) was an American politician, who was the 11th United States Secretary of Energy serving during the George W. Bush administration from 2005 to 2009. He was also at different times the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury and the Deputy Secretary of Commerce. In December 2004, Bodman was nominated to replace Spencer Abraham as the Energy Secretary and was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate on January 31, 2005. During his tenure, he oversaw the security problems at Los Alamos National Laboratory and a budget in excess of $23 billion and over 100,000 federal and contractor employees.

Boggs, Sr., Thomas Hale [399 Pages, 23.9MB]

Thomas Hale Boggs Sr. (February 15, 1914 – presumably October 16, 1972 but not declared dead until January 3, 1973) was an American Democratic politician and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the House majority leader and a member of the Warren Commission. In 1972, while he was still majority leader, the twin engine airplane in which Boggs was traveling disappeared over a remote section of Alaska. The airplane presumably crashed and was never found. Congressman Nick Begich, of Alaska, was also presumed killed in the same accident.

Brady, James [19 Pages, 9.5MB]

James Scott "Jim" Brady (August 29, 1940 – August 4, 2014) was an assistant to the U.S. President and White House Press Secretary under President Ronald Reagan. After nearly being killed and becoming permanently disabled as a result of the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan in 1981, Brady became an ardent supporter of gun control. On August 8, 2014, Brady's death was ruled a homicide, 33 years after the gunshot wound he received in 1981. The FBI does admit Brady has a file, but it was either lost or destroyed, and they could not come up with material. The documents listed here is the entire FOIA Case File to show the behind the scenes communications at the FBI attempting to locate the records.

Brown, Pat [495 Pages, 33.5MB] FBI Vault Release - Note: PDF File has bookmarks that differentiate the different releases by the FBI.

Brown, Pat [74 Pages, 33.5MB] FBI Release #2 (Not on The Vault)

Edmund Gerald "Pat" Brown Sr. (April 21, 1905 – February 16, 1996) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 32nd Governor of California from 1959 to 1967. Born in San Francisco, Brown had an early interest in speaking and politics; he earned a law degree in 1927, and subsequently began legal practice. As district attorney for San Francisco, he was elected Attorney General of California in 1950 before becoming the state's governor in 1959. As governor, Brown embarked on massive projects building important infrastructure and redefined the state's higher education system. While running twice for President in 1960 and 1964, finishing second and first in the primaries, respectively, he was never a serious contender in the national conventions. While losing his bid for a third term in 1966 to future President Ronald Reagan, his legacy earns him regard as the builder of modern California. His son Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown Jr. was the 34th and is currently the 39th Governor of California; his daughter, Kathleen Brown, was the 29th California State Treasurer.

Bundy, McGeorge [64 Pages, 36MB]

McGeorge "Mac" Bundy (March 30, 1919 – September 16, 1996) was an American academic who served as United States National Security Advisor to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson from 1961 through 1966. He was president of the Ford Foundation from 1966 through 1979. Despite his career as a foreign-policy intellectual, educator, and philanthropist, he is best remembered as one of the chief architects of the United States' escalation of the Vietnam War during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations.

Burger, Warren Earl [91 Pages, 20.5MB]

Warren Earl Burger (September 17, 1907 – June 25, 1995) was the 15th Chief Justice of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1986. Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Burger graduated from the St. Paul College of Law in 1931. He helped secure the Minnesota delegation's support for Dwight D. Eisenhower at the 1952 Republican National Convention. After Eisenhower won the 1952 presidential election, he appointed Burger to the position of Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Civil Division. In 1956, Eisenhower appointed Burger to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Burger served on this court until 1969 and became known as a critic of the Warren Court. Please Note: There are approximately 19,250 pages remaining, which cost $580 to receive on CD-ROM. I am unable to pay these charges, but if anyone wants to sponsor this release, please contact me.

Bush, Prescott Sheldon [50 Pages, 27MB]

Prescott Sheldon Bush Sr. (May 15, 1895 – October 8, 1972) was an American banker and politician. After working as a Wall Street executive investment banker, he represented Connecticut in the United States Senate from 1952 to 1963. A member of the Bush family, he is the father of President George H. W. Bush and the grandfather of President George W. Bush and Governor Jeb Bush. Bush won election to the Senate in a 1952 special election, narrowly defeating Democratic nominee Abraham Ribicoff. In the Senate, Bush staunchly supported President Dwight D. Eisenhower and helped enact legislation to create the Interstate Highway System. Bush won re-election in 1956 but declined to seek re-election in 1962, retiring from the Senate the following year.

Byrd, Harry [62 Pages, 16.24MB]

Harry Flood Byrd Sr. (June 10, 1887 – October 20, 1966) of Berryville in Clarke County, Virginia, was an American newspaper publisher, politician, and leader of the Democratic Party in Virginia for four decades as head of a political faction that became known as the Byrd Organization. Byrd served as Virginia's governor from 1926 until 1930, then represented it as a United States Senator from 1933 until 1965. He came to lead the "conservative coalition" in the United States Senate, and opposed President Franklin D. Roosevelt, largely blocking most liberal legislation after 1937. His son Harry Jr. succeeded him as U.S. Senator, but ran as an Independent following the decline of the Byrd Organization.

Byrd, Robert [757 Pages, 16.24MB]

Robert Carlyle Byrd (born Cornelius Calvin Sale, Jr.; November 20, 1917 – June 28, 2010) was a United States Senator from West Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, Byrd served as a U.S. Representative from 1953 until 1959 and as a U.S. Senator from 1959 to 2010. He was the longest-serving U.S. Senator and, at the time of his death, the longest-serving member in the history of the United States Congress.

This release consists of a large file of FBI correspondence with the Senator and his office over a long period of time and numerous smaller files dealing with threats and other criminal acts directed against the Senator. The material in these files ranges in date from 1955-2003.

Cannon, Howard [133 Pages, 46.8MB]

Howard Walter Cannon (January 26, 1912 – March 5, 2002) was an American politician. He served as a United States senator from Nevada from 1959 until 1983 as a member of the Democratic Party. The FBI states there are 4,877 pages of records total, and what is available here on The Black Vault is only the first 100 pages. To receive the files in their entirety, it will take $140.

Carlin, Paul Nestor [353 Pages, 176MB]

Paul Nestor Carlin (August 25, 1931 – April 25, 2018) was an American businessman and former United States Postal Service official. He served as the United States Postmaster General from January 1, 1985 to January 7, 1986.

Cazares, Gabriel [133 Pages, 5MB]

Gabriel "Gabe" Cazares (January 31, 1920 – September 29, 2006) was a mayor of Clearwater, Florida, a Pinellas County commissioner, a civil rights advocate, and a critic of the Church of Scientology. He died September 29, 2006 in Clearwater at the age of 86.

Cermak, Anton [306 Pages, 148.8MB]

Anton Joseph "Tony" Cermak (May 9, 1873 – March 6, 1933) was an American politician who served as the 34th mayor of Chicago, Illinois from April 7, 1931 until his death on March 6, 1933 from complications of an assassination attempt nearly a month earlier.

Chisolm, Shirley – FBI Release #1 – [512 Pages, 282MB]

Chisolm, Shirley – Russ Kick Collection Release – [227 Pages, 50.6MB]

Shirley Anita Chisholm was a groundbreaking American politician, educator, and author who made history as the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress. Born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York, Chisholm was a fierce advocate for the rights of marginalized communities, including women, people of color, and the poor. In 1968, she was elected to represent New York's 12th Congressional District, a position she held for seven terms. Chisholm's most notable achievement came in 1972 when she became the first black woman to seek a major party's nomination for President of the United States. Her campaign, under the slogan "Unbought and Unbossed," broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of women and minority candidates in American politics. Chisholm's legacy is one of resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equality. (Part of the Russ Kick Collection)

Christopher, George [290 Pages, 168.7MB]

George Christopher (December 8, 1907 – September 14, 2000) was a Greek-American politician, and the 34th Mayor of San Francisco, serving in that office from January 1956 until January 1964. He is to date the last Republican to be elected mayor of San Francisco; all San Francisco mayors since he left office have been Democrats.

Church, Frank – FBI Release #1 – [830 Pages, 49.4MB]

Church, Frank – FBI Release #2 – [13 Pages, 4.2MB]

Frank Forrester Church III (July 25, 1924 – April 7, 1984) was an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States senator from Idaho from 1957 until his defeat in 1981. As of 2022, he is the longest serving Democratic senator from the state as he is the only Democrat from the state who has served more than two terms in the Senate. He was a prominent figure in American foreign policy, and established a reputation as a member of the party's liberal wing. As a senator, he was a protégé of then-senate majority leader Lyndon B. Johnson, being appointed to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. In 1960, Church received national exposure when he gave the keynote speech at the 1960 Democratic National Convention. Considered a strong progressive and environmental legislator, he played a major role in the creation of a system of protected wilderness areas. Church was highly critical of the Vietnam War, despite initially supporting it. Co-authoring the Cooper–Church Amendment of 1970 and the Case–Church Amendment of 1973, both being two legislative efforts to curtail the war. In 1975, he chaired the Senate Select Committee to Study Governmental Operations with Respect to Intelligence Activities, better known as the Church Committee, laying the groundwork for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

Clark, Thomas C. [1,841 Pages, 100MB]

Thomas Campbell Clark (September 23, 1899 – June 13, 1977) was an American lawyer who served as the 59th United States Attorney General from 1945 to 1949. He was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1949 to 1967. Born in Dallas, Texas, Clark graduated from the University of Texas School of Law after serving in World War I. He practiced law in Dallas until 1937, when he accepted a position in the United States Department of Justice. After Harry S. Truman became President of the United States in 1945, he chose Clark as his Attorney General. In 1949, Truman successfully nominated Clark to fill the Supreme Court vacancy caused by the death of Associate Justice Frank Murphy. Clark remained on the court until his retirement in 1967, and was succeeded by Thurgood Marshall. Clark retired so that his son, Ramsey Clark, could assume the position of Attorney General. Clark served on the Vinson Court and the Warren Court. He voted with the Court's majority in the several cases concerning racial segregation, including the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education. He wrote the majority opinion in landmark Mapp v. Ohio, which ruled that the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures applies to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment. He also wrote the majority opinion in Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States, which upheld the public accommodations provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the majority opinions in Garner v. Board of Public Works, Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson, and Abington School District v. Schempp.

Coburn, Tom – Cross References – [13 Pages, 4MB]

Thomas Allen Coburn (March 14, 1948 – March 28, 2020) was an American politician and physician who served as a United States senator for Oklahoma from 2005, until his resignation in 2015. A Republican, he previously served as a United States representative.

Colson, Charles Wendell [64 Pages, 35.9MB]

Charles “Chuck” W. Colson (1931-2012) served as an official in the Nixon Administration and later was a well known Christian speaker and founder of a non-profit organization called the Prison Fellowship. He pled guilty to Watergate related charges in 1974 and served a brief federal prison sentence. This FOIA release covers the FBI’s background investigation into Colson’s appointment for a position in the White House. There is no connection in this material to Watergate or Colson’s later career.

Connally, John B. – FBI Release #1 – [928 Pages, 419.6MB]

Connally, John B. – FBI Release #2 – [245 Pages, 10.5MB]

Connally, John B. – FBI Release #3 – [171 Pages, 7.5MB]

Connally, John B. – DOJ Criminal Division Denial – [2 Pages, 0.5MB]

John Bowden Connally, Jr. (February 27, 1917 – June 15, 1993), was an American politician. As a Democrat he served as Secretary of the Navy under President John F. Kennedy, as the 39th Governor of Texas, and as Secretary of the Treasury under President Richard Nixon. While Governor of Texas, he was seriously wounded when President Kennedy was assassinated. As Treasury Secretary, Connally is best remembered for removing the U.S. dollar from the gold standard in 1971, an event known as the Nixon shock. In 1973 he switched parties to become a Republican, and ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for President in 1980.

Cox, James Middleton [19 Pages, 3.4MB]

James Middleton Cox (March 31, 1870 – July 15, 1957) was the 46th and 48th Governor of Ohio, a U.S. Representative from Ohio, and the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in the election of 1920. He founded the chain of newspapers that continues today as Cox Enterprises, a media conglomerate.

Crutcher, John [256 Pages, 15MB]

John William Crutcher (December 19, 1916 – March 13, 2017) was an American politician. Crutcher served in the Kansas State Senate from 1953 to 1957. He was the 35th Lieutenant Governor of Kansas from 1965 to 1969. Crutcher served as Commissioner of the Postal Rate Commission from 1982 to 1993, and as a member of the National Transportation Policy Study Commission. He was an alumnus of the University of Kansas (1940) and a veteran of the United States Navy and United States Naval Reserve.

Denton, Jeremiah – FBI Release #1 – [139 Pages, 63.8MB]

Denton, Jeremiah – FBI Release #2 – [11 Pages, 2.5MB]

Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. (July 15, 1924 – March 28, 2014) was a U.S. Senator representing Alabama from 1981 to 1987, a United States Navy Rear Admiral, and Naval Aviator taken captive during the Vietnam War.

Dickstein, Samuel [85 Pages, 24.9MB]

Samuel Dickstein (February 5, 1885 – April 22, 1954) was a Democratic Congressional Representative from New York (22-year tenure) and a New York State Supreme Court Justice. He played a key role in establishing the committee that would become the House Committee on Un-American Activities, which he used to attack fascists, including Nazi sympathizers, and suspected communists. In 1999, authors Allen Weinstein and Alexander Vassiliev learned that Soviet files indicate that Dickstein was a paid agent of the NKVD.

Dies, Martin – FBI Release – [326 Pages, 33MB]

Dies, Martin – FBI Vault Release #1

This Congressman from Texas was known as the founder of the House Un-American Activities Committee. The FBI file contains correspondence between him and J. Edgar Hoover, as well as the results of investigations regarding potential extortion violations.

Dole, Bob [155 Pages, 23MB]

Bob Dole (1923–2021) was an American politician, decorated war veteran, and statesman who served as a U.S. Senator from Kansas for nearly 30 years, including 11 years as Senate Republican Leader. A World War II hero, Dole sustained severe injuries in combat, leaving his right arm permanently disabled, a challenge he faced with resilience. He championed agriculture, welfare reform, disability rights (including the ADA), and ran for president three times. He earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom and left a legacy of service and leadership.

Donovan, Raymond – FBI Release #1 – [271 Pages, 49MB]

Donovan, Raymond – FBI Release #2 – [179 Pages, 83MB]

Raymond Donovan served as U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1981–1985 under President Ronald Reagan. Born in Bayonne, NJ, he rose through the construction industry to become an executive at Schiavone Construction. His tenure focused on deregulation and job growth. Though embroiled in a widely publicized legal case, he was acquitted and remained an advocate of conservative labor policy. He died in 2021, leaving a legacy spanning public service and private enterprise.

Douglas, Helen Gahagan [475 Pages, 24.7MB]

Helen Gahagan Douglas (November 25, 1900 – June 28, 1980) was an American actress and politician, the third woman and first Democratic woman elected to Congress from California. Elected in 1944, she served three terms and was known for her outspoken positions and her relationship with Lyndon B. Johnson. Tom Lehrer's song "George Murphy" references her political career. Additional records may exist and have been requested for future update.

Douglas, William O. – FBI Release #1 – [29 Pages, 17.1MB]

Douglas, William O. – FBI Release #2 – [26 Pages, 13.4MB]

William Orville Douglas (October 16, 1898 – January 19, 1980) was an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, holding the longest tenure in its history (1939–1975). A staunch civil libertarian, he wrote more opinions than any other justice and was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He is widely regarded as one of the Court’s strongest defenders of individual rights.

Dulles, Allen [497 Pages, 295.2MB]

Allen Welsh Dulles (April 7, 1893 – January 29, 1969) was the first civilian Director of Central Intelligence and remains its longest-serving leader. He oversaw the CIA during pivotal Cold War operations including the 1954 Guatemalan coup, Operation Ajax in Iran, the U-2 spy program, and the Bay of Pigs. He later served on the Warren Commission. Outside government, he was a corporate attorney and partner at Sullivan & Cromwell.

Dulles, John Foster – FBI Release #1 – [249 Pages, 161MB]

Dulles, John Foster – FBI Release #2 – [41 Pages, 31MB]

John Foster Dulles (February 25, 1888 – May 24, 1959) was U.S. Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower and a principal architect of early Cold War foreign policy. A staunch anti-communist, he shaped U.S. international strategy through alliances, nuclear deterrence doctrine, and global containment efforts.

Eagleburger, Lawrence [727 Pages, 350.5MB]

Lawrence Sidney Eagleburger (August 1, 1930 – June 4, 2011) was an American statesman and career diplomat who briefly served as Secretary of State under President George H. W. Bush. A lifelong Foreign Service Officer, he also served under Presidents Nixon, Carter, and Reagan. He remains the only career diplomat ever to rise to Secretary of State. The FBI confirmed that additional records once existed but were destroyed.

Edwards, Don [496 Pages, 102MB]

William Donlon "Don" Edwards (January 6, 1915 – October 1, 2015) was an American Democratic politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, known for his civil rights advocacy and decades of congressional service.

Egger, Roscoe [94 Pages, 47.1MB]

Roscoe Lynn Egger Jr. (September 19, 1920 – October 14, 1999) served as Commissioner of Internal Revenue from 1981–1986. A WWII veteran awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, he modernized IRS operations and later worked in private consulting until his death in 1999.

Ehrlichman, John Daniel [111 Pages, 21.2MB]

John Daniel Ehrlichman (March 20, 1925 – February 14, 1999) served as Counsel and Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs under Richard Nixon. He was a central figure in the Watergate scandal and was convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury, serving 18 months in prison.

Eisenhower, Dwight [935 Pages, 170.8MB]

Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was the 34th President of the United States and a five-star general in WWII. As Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe, he directed the invasions of North Africa, France, and Germany. His presidency (1953–1961) oversaw interstate highways, Cold War strategy, nuclear policy, and economic expansion.

Faubus, Orval [11 Pages, 7MB]

Orval Eugene Faubus (January 7, 1910 – December 14, 1994) was the 36th Governor of Arkansas. He is most known for ordering the Arkansas National Guard to block integration at Little Rock Central High School in 1957, sparking the Little Rock Crisis.

Feldman, Myer [209 Pages, 9.18MB]

Myer “Mike” Feldman (June 22, 1914 – March 1, 2007) was a key political aide in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. A Philadelphia native and University of Pennsylvania–trained lawyer, Feldman served in the Army Air Force during WWII before joining John F. Kennedy’s political team in 1957.

Ferraro, Geraldine [143 Pages, 5.02MB]

Geraldine Anne Ferraro (1935-2011) was an attorney, a politician, a member of the U.S. Congress, and the first female candidate for Vice President from a major American party. This release consists of material concerning threats made against Ferraro and others, as well as an FBI investigation into allegations that Ferraro had violated campaign finance laws (no charges were ever filed).

Fish IV, Hamilton [64 Pages, 28.9MB]

Hamilton Fish IV or Hamilton Fish Jr. (June 3, 1926 – July 23, 1996) was a Republican politician best known as a member of the U.S. Congressional Delegation from New York. Fish was a member of the prominent Fish political family.

Foster, Vince [663 Pages, 31.6MB]

Vincent Foster (1945–1993), a prominent lawyer from Arkansas, was the Deputy White House Counsel to President Clinton from 1991 to 1993. Depressed by critical media comments, Foster took his own life on July 20, 1993 at Fort Marcy Park in Virginia. This release details FBI assistance in the investigation, including a letter written by Foster, case notes, and the medical examiner’s report ruling his death a suicide.

Gentile, G. Marvin [476 Pages, 25MB]

Marvin Gentile served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State with expertise in arms control, non-proliferation, and international security. He played key roles in high-level negotiations, strategy, and U.S. diplomatic efforts to stabilize global threats. His work significantly shaped U.S. foreign policy across a long public service career.

Gilligan, John Joyce [325 Pages, 181.84MB]

Release #2 (Denial of additional page) – [3 Pages, 0.4MB]

Release #3 (IRS page) – [4 Pages, 0.4MB]

Release #4 (State Dept pages) – [3 Pages, 0.5MB]

John Joyce "Jack" Gilligan (1921–2013) was a Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative and the 62nd Governor of Ohio. He was the father of Kathleen Sebelius, who later served as Governor of Kansas and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. They remain the only father–daughter pair ever elected U.S. governors.

Goldmark, Sally [782 Pages, 97.79MB]

Sally Goldmark (1907–1985) was the wife of Washington State legislator John E. Goldmark. After opponents falsely portrayed the couple as communist sympathizers, they sued for libel and won $40,000, though the verdict was later overturned following a related Supreme Court ruling. (Source: Ernie Lazar)

Goldwater, Sr., Barry [436 Pages, 79.9MB]

Barry Morris Goldwater (1909–1998), U.S. Senator from Arizona and 1964 Republican presidential nominee, is widely credited with sparking the modern American conservative movement and influencing the rise of libertarian thought.

Gore Sr., Albert [214 Pages, 16.55MB]

Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Sr. (1907–1998) served as both U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from Tennessee. Father of future Vice President Al Gore, he was a significant Democratic figure across mid-20th-century American politics.

Grams, Rodney Dwight [19 Pages, 0.7MB]

Rodney Dwight "Rod" Grams (1948–2013) served as a Republican in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, representing Minnesota.

Gray, Oscar [40 Pages, 18MB]

Oscar Gray was a leading tort law scholar, longtime University of Maryland law professor, co-author of major tort treatises, and recipient of the William L. Prosser Award. He previously worked at the State Department and in nuclear technology industry roles before transitioning to academia.

Haldeman, H. R. – FBI Release #1 – [46 Pages, 2MB]

Harry Robbins Haldeman (1926–1993) was White House Chief of Staff to President Richard Nixon and a central figure in the Watergate scandal.

Haley, Maria – FBI Release #1 – [386 Pages, 182.9MB]

Haley, Maria – FBI Release #2 – [6 Pages, 1.1MB]

Maria Haley worked for Bill Clinton both as Governor of Arkansas and President. She later served on the Export-Import Bank board and as Arkansas Economic Development Commission director. She came under scrutiny during inquiries into 1996 campaign finance controversies due to her ties with James Riady and John Huang.

Hall, Gordon D. [611 Pages, 69.31MB]

Gordon D. Hall was a WWII veteran who became one of America’s leading independent researchers of extremist and hate groups. He infiltrated groups, collected propaganda, and lectured nationally to educate the public on threats to democracy. By the late 1960s, he built a volunteer-supported archive documenting extremist movements across the U.S.

Hammarskjold, Dag [120 Pages, 18.66MB]

Dag Hammarskjöld (1905–1961) was the second Secretary-General of the United Nations and one of three people awarded a posthumous Nobel Prize. He died in a plane crash en route to cease-fire negotiations. President John F. Kennedy called him “the greatest statesman of our century.” (Source: Ernie Lazar)

Hatch, Orinn [10 Pages, 18.66MB]

Orrin Grant Hatch (1934–2022) was a U.S. Senator from Utah for 42 years—the longest-serving Republican senator in U.S. history. He chaired major committees including Judiciary, HELP, and Finance, and played a key role in passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Helms, Jesse [205 Pages, 11MB]

Jesse Alexander Helms Jr. (October 18, 1921 – July 4, 2008) was an American journalist, media executive, and politician. A leader in the conservative movement, he served as a senator from North Carolina from 1973 to 2003. As chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 1995 to 2001 he had a major voice in foreign policy. Helms helped organize and fund the conservative resurgence in the 1970s, focusing on Ronald Reagan's quest for the White House as well as helping many local and regional candidates.

Holbrooke, Richard C. [1,044 Pages, 28MB]

Richard Charles Albert Holbrooke (April 24, 1941 – December 13, 2010) was an American diplomat, magazine editor, author, professor, Peace Corps official, and investment banker. He was the only person to have held the position of Assistant Secretary of State for two different regions of the world (Asia from 1977 to 1981 and Europe from 1994 to 1996).

Inouye, Daniel [900 Pages, 42.65MB]

Daniel K. Inouye (1924-2012) was a long serving U.S. Senator from the state of Hawaii. This newly released material consists of FBI files ranging from 1959 to 2006. The bulk of the material concerns investigations of threats made against Senator Inouye and others, but also includes FBI correspondence/contacts with the Senator and several other investigations related to him.

Johnson, Lyndon B. [319 Pages, 16MB]

Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to by his initials LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969, and previously as 37th vice president from 1961 to 1963. He assumed the presidency following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A Democrat from Texas, Johnson also served as a United States Representative and as the Majority Leader in the United States Senate. Johnson is one of only four people who have served in all four federal elected positions.

Johnson, Manning [949 Pages, 62.6MB]

Manning Rudolph Johnson AKA Manning Johnson and Manning R. Johnson (December 17, 1908 – July 2, 1959) was a Communist Party USA African-American leader and the party's candidate for U.S. Representative from New York's 22nd congressional district during a special election in 1935. Later, he left the Party and became an anti-communist government informant and witness.

Kefauver, Estes

Kefauver, Estes – File #1 – [19.63MB]

Kefauver, Estes – File #2 – [6.2MB]

Kefauver, Estes – File #3 – [5.80MB]

Kefauver, Estes – File #4 – [31.62MB]

Kefauver, Estes – File #5 – [30.02MB]

Kefauver, Estes – File #6 – [29.42MB]

Kefauver, Estes – File #7 – [31.99MB]

[1,409 Total Pages] – Carey Estes Kefauver (July 26, 1903 – August 10, 1963) was an American politician from Tennessee. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1939 to 1949 and in the Senate from 1949 to his death in 1963. After leading a much-publicized investigation into organized crime in the early 1950s, he twice sought his party's nomination for President of the United States. In 1956, he was selected by the Democratic National Convention to be the running mate of presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson. Still holding his U.S. Senate seat after the Stevenson-Kefauver ticket lost to the Eisenhower-Nixon ticket in 1956, Kefauver was named chair of the U.S. Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee in 1957 and served as its chairman until his death. (Source: Ernie Lazar)

Kennedy Jr., John F. – File #1

Although John F. Kennedy Jr., was not the subject of an FBI case, investigations were conducted when the FBI learned of alleged plots to kidnap the former President's son in 1985 and 1995. Files also contain a reference to laboratory examinations in 1994 to determine the true writer of a threatening letter received by a United States Senator. The letter was written by an unknown person and signed, "John F. Kennedy, Jr."

Kennedy, Joseph P.

Kennedy, Joseph P. – File #1

Kennedy, Joseph P. – File #2

Kennedy, Joseph P. – File #3

Kennedy, Joseph P. – File #4

Kennedy, Joseph P. – File #5

Kennedy, Joseph P. – File #6

Kennedy, Joseph P. – File #7

Kennedy, Joseph P. – File #8

Kennedy, Robert F.

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #1

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #2

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #3

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #4

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #5

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #6

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #7

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #8

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #9

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #10

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #11

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #12

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #13

Kennedy, Robert F. – File #14

Background investigation of Robert F. Kennedy conducted in 1951 in connection with his employment as an attorney with the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice. He was appointed Attorney General in 1961 and served as a United States Senator 1965-68.

Kennedy, Robert F. – Assassination Summary – [139 Pages, 7.9mb]

Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles, California, after winning the California primary for the upcoming Presidential election. Sirhan Sirhan is serving a life sentence for the commission of the crime.

Kissinger, Henry – FBI Releases #1-4 – [1,181 Pages, 148MB]

Kissinger, Henry – FBI Releases #5-6 – [578 Pages, 108MB]

Henry Kissinger, born on May 27, 1923, in Fürth, Germany, is a renowned American diplomat, political scientist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Fleeing Nazi persecution, his family emigrated to the U.S. in 1938. Kissinger served as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, playing a pivotal role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. He is best known for his contributions to détente with the Soviet Union, opening diplomatic relations with China, and negotiating the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. After leaving public office, Kissinger became an influential author, consultant, and lecturer on international relations and continues to be a prominent figure in global politics.

Kleindienst, Richard Gordon [342 Pages, 34.1MB]

Richard Gordon Kleindienst (August 5, 1923 – February 3, 2000) was an American lawyer, politician, and a U.S. Attorney General during the Watergate political scandal. He suspended his private practice in 1969 to accept the post of Deputy Attorney General of the United States. This gave him responsibilities relating to the government's suit against ITT. Nixon and his aide John Ehrlichman told him to drop the case; this created a presumption that they were violating their obligations under legal ethics, and that, as an attorney himself, Kleindienst was obligated to report these ethical lapses to the state bars in the jurisdictions involved. In his official role he also repeatedly told Congress no one had interfered with his department's handling of the case.

Koch, Edward Irving "Ed" [194 Pages, 6.8MB]

Edward Irving "Ed" Koch (1924-2013) was a former congressman and mayor of New York City. This release consists of several files related to Koch. The bulk of the release consists of a 1977 investigation into extortion threats made against Koch that included the forgery of a letter using the then congressman’s letterhead and signature. There are parts of two other files also. The first concerns a 1973 extortion matter and the second a foreign counterintelligence matter that mentions Uruguayan military officials’ “irritation” with Koch; part of this file has been referred to another agency for release as it contains that agency’s information.

Laingen, Lowell Bruce – FBI Release #1

Lowell Bruce Laingen (1922-2019) was an American diplomat and public servant who served as the United States Ambassador to Malta from 1977 to 1980. Laingen was also known for his distinguished career as a Foreign Service Officer, which spanned over three decades and included assignments in Germany, Iran, and Sweden. He was the Chief of the Iran-American Affairs desk at the United States Department of State during the Iran Hostage Crisis, and he himself was one of the American hostages held captive in Tehran for 444 days. After retiring from the Foreign Service in 1987, Laingen became an advocate for international education and cultural exchange programs. He was awarded numerous accolades for his service, including the Presidential Distinguished Service Award and the Foreign Service Cup.

Laird, Melvin – FBI Release #1 – [77 Pages, 3MB]

Laird, Melvin – FBI Release #2 – [515 Pages, 28MB]

Laird, Melvin – FBI VAULT Release – [348 Pages, 56MB]

Melvin Robert Laird, Jr. was an influential figure in American politics, serving as the United States Secretary of Defense from 1969 to 1973 under President Richard Nixon. Born on September 1, 1922, in Omaha, Nebraska, Laird was a naval aviator during World War II before embarking on a political career that led him to the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 7th district, where he served from 1953 to 1969. As Defense Secretary, Laird oversaw the withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam and implemented the policy of Vietnamization, aiming to expand, equip, and train South Vietnam's forces and assign to them an ever-increasing combat role, while steadily reducing the number of U.S. combat troops. Known for his moderate Republican stance and his adept handling of Congress, Laird later returned to government service as a senior counselor for national and international affairs under President Ronald Reagan. He passed away on November 16, 2016, leaving a legacy as a key architect of U.S. military policy during the Vietnam War era.

Lance, Bert [177 Pages, 79.2MB]

Thomas Bertram "Bert" Lance (June 3, 1931 – August 15, 2013) was an American businessman who served as Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Jimmy Carter in 1977. He is known mainly for his resignation from Carter's administration due to a scandal during his first year in office; he was cleared of all charges.

Larson, Lewis Arthur [113 Pages, 61.2MB]

Lewis Arthur Larson (July 4, 1910 – March 27, 1993) was an American lawyer, law professor, United States Under Secretary of Labor from 1954 to 1956, director of the United States Information Agency from 1956 to 1957, and Executive Assistant for Speeches for U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1957 to 1958.

LeBlanc, Dudley – FBI Release #1 – [207 Pages, 137MB]

LeBlanc, Dudley – FBI Release #2 – [18 Pages, 12.2MB]

LeBlanc, Dudley – FTC Release #1 – [99 Pages, 19.7MB]

LeBlanc, Dudley – OGA Material Release #1 – [114 Pages, 82.3MB]

(This was sent to me from another FOIA requester. Their response had some material originating from other government agencies that do not appear in the releases I received. I am seeking the answer on why not, but am archiving this release of records here.) Dudley Joseph LeBlanc, Sr. (August 16, 1894 – October 22, 1971), also known as Coozan Dud LeBlanc, was an American Democratic, Roman Catholic, and Cajun member of the Louisiana State Senate whose entrepreneurial talents netted him a fortune through the patent medicine he invented known as Hadacol. He is also considered the "father of the old age pension" in Louisiana. His birth home was relocated from the LeBlanc community to Lafayette, Louisiana, to become part of Acadian Village, an authentic vision of 19th-century life in southwestern Louisiana.

Magnuson, Warren – [381 Pages, 233MB]

Warren Grant "Maggie" Magnuson (April 12, 1905 – May 20, 1989) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator from Washington from 1944 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a U.S. Representative from 1937 to 1944. He was the state's longest-serving senator, serving over 36 years in the Senate. During his final two years in office, he was the most senior senator and President Pro Tempore.

Mathias, Charles – [456 Pages, 21MB]

Charles McCurdy "Mac" Mathias Jr. (July 24, 1922 – January 25, 2010) was an American politician and attorney. A Republican, he served as a member of the United States Senate, representing Maryland from 1969 to 1987. He was also a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1959 to 1960, and of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 6th congressional district of Maryland from 1961 to 1969.

McCain, John – [161 Pages, 4MB]

John McCain (1936–2018) was an American politician, military officer, and statesman who served as a U.S. Senator from Arizona for over three decades. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, McCain became a naval aviator and endured five and a half years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, showing remarkable resilience and courage. After retiring from the Navy as a captain, he transitioned to politics, winning a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982 and later the Senate in 1986. Known for his maverick approach, McCain often prioritized bipartisan solutions and was a staunch advocate for military and foreign policy issues. He ran for president twice, securing the Republican nomination in 2008 but losing to Barack Obama in the general election. Throughout his career, McCain was revered for his integrity, independence, and dedication to public service, leaving a lasting legacy as one of America’s most respected political figures.

McLaughlin, Joseph M. – [474 Pages, 15MB]

Joseph Michael McLaughlin (March 20, 1933 – August 8, 2013) was a federal appellate judge in the United States. On July 29, 1981, McLaughlin was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York created by 92 Stat. 1629. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 25, 1981, and received his commission on September 28, 1981. On July 10, 1990, President George H. W. Bush nominated McLaughlin for elevation to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated by Lawrence Warren Pierce. McLaughlin's was confirmed to the court of appeals by the United States Senate on October 12, 1990, and received commission on October 17, 1990. He assumed senior status on March 20, 1998, but continued to hear cases in that capacity.

Meyer, Cord – [34 Pages, 18.4MB]

Cord Meyer, Jr. (November 10, 1920 – March 13, 2001) was a US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official. After serving in World War II as a Marine officer in the Pacific War where he was both injured and decorated, he led the United World Federalists in the years after the war. In about 1949, he began work with the CIA where he became a high-level operative, retiring in 1977. He married Mary Pinchot in 1945; the couple divorced in 1958, and she was subsequently romantically linked to President John F. Kennedy. Her 1964 murder remains both unsolved and controversial. After his retirement from intelligence work, Meyer wrote as a columnist and book author.

Michel, Robert Henry – FBI Release #1 – [233 Pages, 125MB]

Michel, Robert Henry – FBI Release #2 – [200 Pages, 93MB]

Robert Henry Michel (March 2, 1923 – February 17, 2017) was an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years. He represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district, and was the GOP leader in Congress, serving as Minority Leader for the last 14 years (1981–1995) of a decades-long era of Democratic Party dominance of the House.

Miller, Zell – [211 Pages, 102MB]

Zell Bryan Miller (February 24, 1932 – March 23, 2018) was an American author and politician from the state of Georgia. A Democrat, Miller served as lieutenant governor from 1975 to 1991, 79th Governor of Georgia from 1991 to 1999, and as U.S. Senator from 2000 to 2005.

Mitchell, John – [2,729 Pages, 157 MB]

John Newton Mitchell (September 15, 1913 – November 9, 1988) was the Attorney General of the United States from 1969 to 1972 under President Richard Nixon. Prior to that, he was a noted New York municipal bond lawyer, director of Nixon's 1968 presidential campaign, and one of Nixon's closest personal friends; after his tenure as Attorney General, he served as director of Nixon's 1972 presidential campaign. Due to his involvement in the Watergate affair, he was sentenced to prison in 1977, serving 19 months. As Attorney General, Mitchell was noted for personifying the "law-and-order" positions of the Nixon administration, amid several high-profile anti-war demonstrations.

Morgenthau, Robert – [350 Pages, 23.4MB]

Robert Morris Morgenthau (July 31, 1919 – July 21, 2019) was an American lawyer. From 1975 until his retirement in 2009, he was the District Attorney for New York County (the borough of Manhattan), having previously served as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York throughout much of the 1960s on the appointment of John F. Kennedy. At retirement, Morgenthau was the longest-serving district attorney in the history of the State of New York, although William V. Grady of Dutchess County surpassed this record at the midway point of his ninth term on January 1, 2018. NOTE: According to the FBI, there are 1,067 more pages that will cost $40 in duplication fees. If anyone wants to sponsor that, I will gladly go after the additional files.

Muskie, Edmund – FBI Release #1 – [261 Pages, 105.2MB]

Muskie, Edmund – FBI Release #2 – [247 Pages, 168MB]

Muskie, Edmund – FBI Release #3 – [583 Pages, 356.5MB]

Muskie, Edmund – FBI Release #4 – [13 Pages, 1MB]

Edmund Sixtus "Ed" Muskie (March 28, 1914 – March 26, 1996) was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 58th United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter. Muskie fathered the 1960s environmental movement in America and drafted the Clean Water Act of 1972–a staple in modern environmental policy and one of the only bills to be passed twice by the U.S. Congress. A champion of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, he publicly criticized J. Edgar Hoover's Federal Bureau of Investigation, and was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the creation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and developed the reform of lobbying in the U.S. His personality and political accomplishments have him widely regarded the most influential politician in the history of Maine.

Otepka, Otto – [951 Pages, 131 MB]

Otto F. Otepka (May 6, 1915 – March 20, 2010) was a Deputy Director of the United States State Department's Office of Security in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This was at the beginning of the Eisenhower Administration and Otepka's "Evaluations" section was faced with Senator Joseph McCarthy who was at the height of his power and making accusations that Communists and Communist sympathizers had infiltrated the U.S. Army and U.S. Department of State. Otepka was assisted by another newcomer to the State Department, William L. Uanna, who would soon head up "Physical Security" at State. Otepka, Uanna and R. W. Scott McLeod, another newcomer in Security at State, were mentioned in a 1954 article in The Reporter (magazine) entitled "Big Brother at Foggy Bottom." The article describes how the State Department implemented Eisenhower's answer to McCarthy - Executive Order 10450 - and the reaction to it by State's employees. (Source: Ernie Lazar)

Pike, Otis G. – [58 Pages, 3MB]

Otis Grey Pike (August 31, 1921 – January 20, 2014) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Rabb, Maxwell Milton – FBI Release – [100 Pages, 17.5MB]

Rabb, Maxwell Milton – NARA Release – [8 Pages, 3MB]

Rabb, Maxwell Milton – Department of State Release – [11 Pages, 2MB]

Maxwell Milton Rabb (September 28, 1910 - June 9, 2002) was a lawyer who served in various positions as an advisor to U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and later as Ambassador to Italy under President Ronald Reagan.

Reed, Stanley Forman – FBI Release #1 – [213 Pages, 13MB]

Reed, Stanley Forman – FBI Release #2 – [95 Pages, 36MB]

Stanley Forman Reed (December 31, 1884 – April 2, 1980) was a noted American attorney who served as United States Solicitor General from 1935 to 1938 and as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1938 to 1957.

Reid, Harry – [81 Pages, 26MB]

Harry Reid (1939–2021) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Nevada for 30 years, from 1987 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Reid held key leadership roles, including Senate Majority Leader from 2007 to 2015. Known for his soft-spoken yet shrewd political style, Reid was instrumental in passing major legislation such as the Affordable Care Act, Dodd-Frank financial reforms, and economic stimulus measures during the Obama administration. Born in the small town of Searchlight, Nevada, Reid rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful figures in Washington. He also played a key role in securing funding for government UFO research programs, reflecting his deep interest in the subject. Reid retired from the Senate in 2017 and passed away in 2021 after a long battle with cancer.

Rehnquist, William

Rehnquist, William – File #1 – [10.86MB]

Rehnquist, William – File #2 – [43.24MB]

Rehnquist, William – File #3 – [15.11MB]

Rehnquist, William – File #4 – [12.63MB]

Rehnquist, William – File #5 – [31.18MB]

Rehnquist, William – File #6 – [14.82MB]

[1,829 Pages Total] – William Hubbs Rehnquist (October 1, 1924 – September 3, 2005) was an American lawyer, jurist, and political figure who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and later as the 16th Chief Justice of the United States. Considered a conservative, Rehnquist favored a conception of federalism that emphasized the Tenth Amendment's reservation of powers to the states. Under this view of federalism, the Supreme Court of the United States, for the first time since the 1930s, struck down an Act of Congress as exceeding its power under the Commerce Clause.

Reno, Janet – [567 Pages, 21.3MB]

Janet Reno (July 21, 1938 – November 7, 2016) was the first woman to serve as the Attorney General of the United States, holding the position from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. Born in Miami, Florida, she earned her law degree from Harvard Law School in 1963, at a time when very few women were admitted. Reno's tenure as Attorney General was marked by several high-profile and often controversial cases, including the handling of the Waco Siege, the Oklahoma City bombing, and the antitrust case against Microsoft. Known for her straightforward and determined approach, she prioritized justice and law enforcement reforms. After leaving office, Reno continued to be a prominent advocate for social justice issues until her death in 2016 from complications related to Parkinson's disease.

Ribicoff, Abraham – FBI Release #1 – [226 Pages, 11.3MB]

Ribicoff, Abraham – FBI Release #2 – [85 Pages, 3.8MB]

Abraham Alexander Ribicoff (April 9, 1910 – February 22, 1998) was an American Democratic Party politician. He served in the United States Congress, as the 80th Governor of Connecticut and as President John F. Kennedy's Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. He was Connecticut's first and to date only Jewish governor.

Rockefeller, Nelson Aldrich – FBI Release #1 – [929 Pages, 155.6MB]

Rockefeller, Nelson Aldrich – FBI Release #2 – [502 Pages, 85.7MB]

Rockefeller, Nelson Aldrich – FBI Release #3 – [502 Pages, 95.3MB]

Rockefeller, Nelson Aldrich – FBI Release #4 – [2,671 Pages, 135MB]

Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 – January 26, 1979) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 41st Vice President of the United States from 1974 to 1977, and previously as the 49th Governor of New York (1959–1973). He also served as Assistant Secretary of State for American Republic Affairs for Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman (1944–1945) as well as Under-Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare under Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953–1954). A member of the wealthy Rockefeller family, he was a noted art collector and served as administrator of Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, New York.

Rostenkowski, Daniel David "Dan" – [3,850 Pages, 131MB]

Daniel David "Dan" Rostenkowski (1928-2010) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1959 to 1995 who served as chairman of several key committees in Congress. Following a scandal involving the House of Representatives Post Office, he pled guilty to reduced charges of mail fraud in 1996 and served 17 months in prison before receiving a presidential pardon.

Rusk, Dean – FBI Release #1 – [756 Pages, 17.6MB]

Rusk, Dean – FBI Release #2 – [5 Pages, 2MB]

David Dean Rusk (February 9, 1909 – December 20, 1994) was the United States Secretary of State from 1961 to 1969 under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Rusk is one of the longest serving U.S. Secretaries of State, behind only Cordell Hull. Born in Cherokee County, Georgia, Rusk taught at Mills College after graduating from Davidson College. During World War II, Rusk served as a staff officer in the China Burma India Theater. He was hired by the United States Department of State in 1945 and became Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs in 1950. In 1952, Rusk became president of the Rockefeller Foundation.

Russell, James T. – [17 Pages, 11.7MB]

James T. Russell was elected to the Florida Legislature in 1958 and served for six years. He also served as a judge for several municipalities and as Gulfport City Attorney. In 1965, Russell became an assistant state attorney. In 1969, the governor appointed him state attorney for the 6th Judicial Circuit, a position he held until January 1993. In the 1970s, Russell helped create a new prosecution clinic at the College of Law. Mr. Russell passed away on Jan. 2, 2006.

Schwartz, Abba – [53 Pages, 4MB]

Abba P. Schwartz was an influential American lawyer and government official, particularly renowned for his role in shaping U.S. immigration policy during the 1960s. Born on July 2, 1922, in Massachusetts, Schwartz served as the Assistant Secretary of State for Security and Consular Affairs from 1962 to 1966. In this role, he helped liberalize American immigration laws and played a key role in the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, eliminating nationality-based quotas and championing humanitarian reform.

Seamans, Robert Channing – [12 Pages, 4MB]

Robert Channing Seamans Jr. (October 30, 1918 – June 28, 2008) was an MIT professor who served as NASA Deputy Administrator and 9th United States Secretary of the Air Force.

Shelley, John Francis "Jack" – [123 Pages, 74.7MB]

John Francis "Jack" Shelley (September 3, 1905 – September 1, 1974) was a U.S. politician. He served as the 35th mayor of San Francisco from 1964 to 1968—the first Democrat elected to the office in 50 years. Shelley earned a law degree from the University of San Francisco in 1932. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and was a member of the California State Senate from 1938 to 1946. He then served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1964.

Additional records did exist on Shelley, but they were destroyed.

Shriver, Robert Sargent – [269 Pages, 11.85MB]

Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr. (1915-2011) was a politician and social reformer who served in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations and ran for president in 1976. This release includes foreign counterintelligence investigations, background checks conducted during government nominations, and miscellaneous FBI references.

Smith, Gerald Lyman Kenneth – [656 Pages, 448.7MB]

Gerald Lyman Kenneth Smith (February 27, 1898 – April 15, 1976) was an American clergyman and far-right political organizer. He became a leader of the Share Our Wealth movement during the Great Depression and later founded the Christian Nationalist Crusade and the America First Party in 1944.

Stevens, Ted – FBI Release #1 – [1,058 Pages, 92.8MB]

Stevens, Ted – FBI Release #2 – [5,748 Pages, 302MB]

Theodore Fulton "Ted" Stevens, Sr. (1923–2010) was a United States Senator from Alaska from 1968 to 2009, the longest-serving Republican senator in U.S. history. He held leadership positions including President pro tempore.

Stokes, Carl – [262 Pages, 43.4MB]

Carl Burton Stokes (1927–1996) was the 51st mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, and the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city. He was elected in 1967.

Strauss, Robert Schwarz – FBI Release #1 – [696 Pages, 34.2MB]

Strauss, Robert Schwarz – FBI Release #2 – [8 Pages, 1.5MB]

Robert Schwarz Strauss (1918–2014) was a major political and diplomatic figure. He chaired the DNC, served as U.S. Trade Representative, special envoy to the Middle East, and U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union and Russia.

Thomas, Norman – File #1 | File #2 | File #3 | File #4 | File #5 – [715 Pages Total]

Norman Mattoon Thomas (1884–1968) was an American Presbyterian minister, socialist, pacifist, and six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America.

Thompson, Fred – [162 Pages, 79.6MB]

Fred Dalton Thompson (1942–2015) was a U.S. Senator, attorney, lobbyist, actor, and presidential candidate. He chaired the International Security Advisory Board, served on the U.S.–China Commission, and was an AEI Visiting Fellow. He was also well known for his acting career, including Law & Order.

Per the FBI: additional responsive records were destroyed in 2009 and 2010, and another potentially responsive record could not be located after multiple searches.

Thrower, Randolph William – [239 Pages, 130MB]

Randolph William Thrower (1913–2014) was Commissioner of Internal Revenue under Nixon from 1969 to 1971. He was fired for resisting White House pressure to use the IRS against political enemies. A lifelong public servant, he received numerous awards for ethics and civil rights leadership.

Tower, John Goodwin – [4,217 Pages, 397MB]

John Goodwin Tower (1925–1991) was the first Republican U.S. Senator from Texas since Reconstruction and chaired the Tower Commission investigating the Iran-Contra Affair. He later served as chief START negotiator and chaired the President's Intelligence Advisory Board.

Traficant, James – [149 Pages, 5.5MB]

James Anthony Traficant, Jr. (1941–2014) was a Democratic and later independent U.S. Representative from Ohio. He was expelled from Congress after being convicted of bribery, racketeering, tax violations, and forcing aides to perform personal chores. He served seven years in prison before his release in 2009. Note: FBI indicates 22,394 additional pages are available for purchase.

Usery, William "Bill" Julian – NEEDS SPONSORSHIP ($55 Quote from FBI) – [105 Pages, 53.2MB]

William Julian Usery Jr. (1923–2016) was a labor union activist and U.S. Secretary of Labor in the Ford administration. Known as “W.J.” or “Bill,” he played major roles in labor negotiations for decades. Over 1,800 total pages exist; only the first 100+ are archived here pending payment.

Weinberger, Caspar – [1,167 Pages, 575MB]

Caspar Willard "Cap" Weinberger (1917–2006) was Secretary of Defense under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1987 and a key architect of the 1980s military buildup. He held numerous political roles over three decades, including Chair of the California Republican Party.

Wilson, Charlie – File #1 | File #2 | File #3 – [5,330 Total Pages]

Charles "Charlie" Nesbitt Wilson (1933–2010) was a 12-term Democratic U.S. Representative from Texas. He is best known for championing funding for the Afghan mujahedeen during the Soviet–Afghan War. The FBI release includes more than 3,500 pages related to foreign influence investigations, election law inquiries, threats, House banking scandal matters, and other issues.