A newly revealed connection between a covert CIA operative and Lee Harvey Oswald adds a shocking twist to the narrative surrounding President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. This is not just a footnote in history—it’s a glaring indication of the deep entanglement between our intelligence agencies and the events that led to one of our nation’s darkest days.
CIA officer George Joannides, operating under the alias “Howard Gleber,” had direct interactions with Oswald months before he killed JFK in Dallas. These interactions occurred during Joannides’ mission to infiltrate anti-communist Cuban student groups, a covert operation that placed him at the center of a web of deception surrounding the assassination.
In New Orleans, Oswald, then 23, clashed with members of the DRE—an organization staunchly opposed to Fidel Castro—while distributing pro-communist pamphlets. This confrontation not only revealed his Castro sympathies but also cast a long shadow over the circumstances leading up to the assassination.
Joannides managed the CIA’s political actions and psychological warfare efforts at the Miami office, overseeing operations that put him in contact with Oswald. For decades, conspiracy theories swirled around “Howard,” a mysterious figure linked to JFK’s murder. Officially, the CIA has always denied any association; Joannides himself maintained this false narrative until his death in 1990.
During the House Select Committee’s investigation in 1976, Joannides was tasked with being the CIA’s point of contact. He outright lied when asked about “Howard’s” identity, further compounding the suspicion surrounding his role in the events leading up to the assassination.
This bombshell revelation is just the latest in a continuous unearthing of information as the government begrudgingly releases files related to JFK’s murder. The CIA’s long-held narratives are crumbling under scrutiny, revealing levels of deception that Americans have a right to know about.
The Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act mandated the release of these crucial documents, but significant portions remain hidden more than five years past the original deadline. Previous disclosures show that three senior CIA officials lied under oath about their knowledge of Oswald prior to the assassination.
The latest documents on Joannides demonstrate a disturbing pattern of obfuscation by the CIA. This behavior raises critical questions about the agency’s integrity and their willingness to protect the truth. As we uncover more, it becomes clear: the cover story surrounding JFK’s assassination is official history—and it is officially over. The American people deserve transparency and accountability. Let us not allow the shadows of the past to cloud the truth of our history any longer.
