Philip H. Melanson

He also served as coordinator of the Robert F. Kennedy Assassination Archive from April 1988,[2] which is the world's largest collection on the subject.

[3] An internationally recognized expert on political violence and governmental secrecy, Melanson wrote numerous books and articles related to these subjects.

[2] He appeared on BBC, CBS, CNN, C-SPAN, and NPR news programs.

[4] He made numerous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, which resulted in the release of over 200,000 pages of federal government documents on topics relevant to his research.

[5] The Philip H. Melanson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2006 by friends, colleagues, and former students of Dr. Melanson to provide financial assistance to graduate students who are enrolled at UMass Dartmouth and maintain an active interest in public policy.