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JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM

IDENTIFICATION FORM

AGENCY : NARA

RECORD NUMBER : 176-10036-10112

RECORD SERIES : National Security Files

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ORIGINATOR : CIA

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TITLE : CIA Information Telegram

DATE : 7/8/1963

PAGES: 11

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DOCUMENT TYPE :

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DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 9/10/2000

OPENING CRITERIA :

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