June 12 (UPI) -- The CIA Thursday released 1,450 pages of previously classified documents on Senator Robert F. Kennedy's assassination.

President Donald Trump ordered the release of the records, which the CIA said reveal for the first time that RFK "shared his experiences traveling to the former Soviet Union with CIA, reflecting his patriotic commitment to serving his country."

"Today's release delivers on President Trump's commitment to maximum transparency, enabling the CIA to shine light on information that serves the public interest. I am proud to share our work on this incredibly important topic with the American people," CIA Director John Ratcliffe said in a statement.

Fifty-four classified documents related to the RFK assassination were released.

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