Summary
The National Archives has released many new documents about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968. This release happened because President Trump directed it.
Key Facts
- The documents are about the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968.
- Thousands of these documents have been digitized, meaning they are now available in an electronic format.
- The release was part of an order from President Trump.
- The National Archives is the organization that made these files available.
- The information was made public on July 22, 2025.
