Opening summary
The intelligence documents concerning Lee Harvey Oswald reveal significant details about his activities leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In September 1963, Oswald traveled to Mexico City, where he visited both the Cuban and Soviet embassies.
This visit was particularly notable as it occurred shortly before the assassination, raising questions about his intentions and affiliations. The records indicate that Oswald sought to obtain a visa for Cuba, which he intended to use as a transit point to Russia. However, he encountered obstacles, as he was informed that he could not secure a Cuban visa without first obtaining a Soviet visa.
During his time in Mexico City, Oswald was reported to have displayed documents asserting his membership in the Communist Party, suggesting a possible ideological alignment with the regimes he was attempting to engage. His demeanor during these interactions was described as agitated, particularly when faced with…