StandardData, an American data infrastructure company specializing in secure and scalable data pipelines, today announced the launch of a new JFK Assassination Records Search Tool. This tool is being released as a public good to help researchers, historians, and government analysts easily search and analyze the millions of pages of declassified records related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
By leveraging cutting-edge AI and cloud technology, StandardData reaffirms its commitment to national transparency, civic responsibility, and technical excellence in service of the public interest.
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One of the 80,000 pages of previously classified records recently released from the National Archives.
Recent Records Release Creates Search Challenge
In the wake of longstanding public interest and the JFK Records Act of 1992 – which required all assassination-related documents to be centralized and made public by 2017 the National Archives has released the vast majority of JFK files, totaling more than six million pages of records, photographs, and other materials. Recent directives have led to additional disclosures of roughly 80,000 pages of previously classified records with all redactions removed.
Yet, the sheer volume and dispersal of these files have made it challenging to sift meaningful information from the trove. Historians and academics have often had to resort to manually combing through thousands of PDFs, and many have voiced frustration at the lack of efficient search tools for this collection. StandardData recognized this gap as an opportunity to apply its data pipeline expertise and fulfill a civic duty: unifying these records into a fast, user-friendly search experience that honors America’s tradition of open inquiry.
About the New JFK Records Search Tool
The new search tool allows users to query the declassified JFK assassination archives in seconds, bringing state-of-the-art data technology to an arena of great historical importance. Key features and attributes include:
- Comprehensive Search: An index of the JFK Assassination Records Collection that spans millions of documents, including FBI reports, CIA memos, and investigative transcripts. Researchers can perform keyword searches across all available records simultaneously, instead of manually checking file by file.
- Advanced AI Integration: The platform employs semantic search and natural language processing to understand user queries in context. This means a search for “Cuban correspondence 1963” can surface relevant documents even if they don’t contain those exact keywords by recognizing related terms and concepts. StandardData’s AI-ready pipeline ensures that as more records are digitized or newly released, they are automatically incorporated and made searchable in real-time.
- Document Previews & Archive Links: Search results display in a convenient, accessible format with document summaries or snippets highlighting the query terms. Each result links directly to the source document in the National Archives’ online catalog (PDF), allowing users to verify the original record with one click. This direct linking to official archives maintains authenticity and transparency.
- Scalability & Speed: Built on StandardData’s robust cloud infrastructure and secure data pipelines, the tool can scale to accommodate large query volumes and complex analytics. Even with extensive OCR-processed text and metadata, queries return results almost instantaneously. The emphasis is on simplicity and speed, so that users—from high school students to veteran historians—experience a responsive, straightforward interface without unnecessary complexity.
StandardData's new JFK Files Search Tool enables quick and accessible access to over 80,000 records. Learn more at https://www.chatjfk.ai
Providing Accessibility to Unlocking Insights From The Past
“Transparency is a core American value, and as an American company we have a responsibility to uphold it through innovation." Dillon Peterson, CEO of StandardData.
In developing this tool, StandardData positions itself at the intersection of technological innovation and civic service. “Transparency is a core American value, and as an American company we have a responsibility to uphold it through innovation,” said Dillon Peterson, CEO of StandardData. “When we saw scholars and citizens struggling to navigate this massive archive, we committed our team to build a solution. We’re proud to contribute our expertise in secure, scalable data pipelines to ensure that the truth embedded in these historic records is accessible to everyone. This project is a testament to the power of American ingenuity in service of the public.” The JFK Records Search Tool not only demonstrates StandardData’s technical capabilities in data unification and AI deployment, but also its dedication to strengthening the nation’s civic infrastructure. By transforming raw archival data into an AI-ready knowledge base, StandardData is helping unlock insights from the past that could inform scholarship and public understanding for years to come.
Saving Time and Uncovering Connections
Historians pouring over Cold War-era correspondence, investigative journalists examining leads, or government agencies reviewing historical precedent can all use the JFK Records Search Tool to save time and uncover connections. For example, an academic researching Lee Harvey Oswald’s activities can perform one search and retrieve FBI field reports, CIA cables, and Warren Commission testimonies in one place. The tool’s semantic search might reveal related documents (such as those referring indirectly to Oswald’s trip to Mexico City or aliases used), which a traditional exact-keyword search might miss. Such capabilities highlight how modern data tools can elevate historical research, enabling new analyses and discoveries in a collection that has been available for years but difficult to fully navigate. StandardData’s contribution amplifies the value of the declassified records by making them far more usable for the public good.
A Public-service Mindset
StandardData is a U.S.-based data infrastructure company focused on secure, AI-ready data pipelines and scalable data solutions. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, StandardData specializes in consolidating disparate data sources into unified, actionable datasets. Its expertise in cloud-based data lakes, machine learning integration, and real-time data processing has powered solutions for clients ranging from industry to government. With a mantra of “Your Data: Simplified” and a philosophy grounded in both innovation and American civic responsibility, StandardData is committed to building tools that not only solve complex data challenges but also strengthen the foundations of knowledge and transparency. The JFK Records Search Tool is the latest example of how StandardData’s technical excellence and public-service mindset come together to create forward-looking solutions that honor traditional values.
