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Transcriber’s Notes REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT’S COMMISSION ON THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY

THE WARREN COMMISSION REPORT PRESIDENT’S COMMISSION ON THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY Foreword

THE COMMISSION AND ITS POWERS THE INVESTIGATION COMMISSION HEARINGS THE COMMISSION’S FUNCTION THE COMMISSION’S REPORT

Contents CHAPTER I Summary and Conclusions

NARRATIVE OF EVENTS CONCLUSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS

CHAPTER II The Assassination

PLANNING THE TEXAS TRIP ADVANCE PREPARATIONS FOR THE DALLAS TRIP

Preventive Intelligence Activities The Luncheon Site The Motorcade Route

DALLAS BEFORE THE VISIT VISITS TO OTHER TEXAS CITIES ARRIVAL AT LOVE FIELD ORGANIZATION OF THE MOTORCADE THE DRIVE THROUGH DALLAS THE ASSASSINATION

The Time Speed of the Limousine In the Presidential Limousine Reaction by Secret Service Agents

PARKLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

The Race to the Hospital Treatment of President Kennedy Treatment of Governor Connally Vice President Johnson at Parkland Secret Service Emergency Security Arrangements Removal of the President’s Body

THE END OF THE TRIP

Swearing in of the New President Return to Washington, D.C. The Autopsy

CHAPTER III The Shots From the Texas School Book Depository

THE WITNESSES

Near the Depository On the Fifth Floor At the Triple Underpass

THE PRESIDENTIAL AUTOMOBILE EXPERT EXAMINATION OF RIFLE, CARTRIDGE CASES, AND BULLET FRAGMENTS

Discovery of Cartridge Cases and Rifle Discovery of Bullet at Parkland Hospital Description of Rifle Expert Testimony

THE BULLET WOUNDS

The President’s Head Wounds The President’s Neck Wounds The Governor’s Wounds

THE TRAJECTORY

Films and Tests The First Bullet That Hit The Subsequent Bullet That Hit

NUMBER OF SHOTS THE SHOT THAT MISSED

The First Shot The Second Shot The Third Shot

TIME SPAN OF SHOTS CONCLUSION

CHAPTER IV The Assassin

OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION OF ASSASSINATION WEAPON

Purchase of Rifle by Oswald Oswald’s Palmprint on Rifle Barrel Fibers on Rifle Photograph of Oswald With Rifle Rifle Among Oswald’s Possessions Conclusion

THE RIFLE IN THE BUILDING

The Curtain Rod Story The Missing Rifle The Long and Bulky Package Location of Bag Scientific Evidence Linking Rifle and Oswald to Paper Bag Conclusion

OSWALD AT WINDOW

Palmprints and Fingerprints on Cartons and Paper Bag Oswald’s Presence on Sixth Floor Approximately 35 Minutes Before the Assassination Eyewitness Identification of Assassin Oswald’s Actions in Building After Assassination Conclusion

THE KILLING OF PATROLMAN J. D. TIPPIT

Oswald’s Movements After Leaving Depository Building Description of Shooting Eyewitnesses Murder Weapon Ownership of Revolver Oswald’s Jacket Conclusion

OSWALD’S ARREST STATEMENTS OF OSWALD DURING DETENTION

Denial of Rifle Ownership The Revolver The Aliases “Hidell” and “O. H. Lee” The Curtain Rod Story Actions During and After Shooting

PRIOR ATTEMPT TO KILL

The Attempt on the Life of Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker Richard M. Nixon Incident

OSWALD’S RIFLE CAPABILITY

The Nature of the Shots Oswald’s Marine Training Oswald’s Rifle Practice Outside the Marines Accuracy of Weapon Conclusion

CONCLUSION

CHAPTER V Detention and Death of Oswald

TREATMENT OF OSWALD IN CUSTODY

Chronology Interrogation Sessions Oswald’s Legal Rights

ACTIVITY OF NEWSMEN

On the Third Floor Oswald and the Press

THE ABORTIVE TRANSFER POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE TO JACK RUBY IN ENTERING THE BASEMENT ADEQUACY OF SECURITY PRECAUTIONS NEWS COVERAGE AND POLICE POLICY RESPONSIBILITY OF NEWS MEDIA

CHAPTER VI Investigation of Possible Conspiracy

CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE ASSASSINATION

Selection of Motorcade Route Oswald’s Presence in the Depository Building Bringing Rifle Into Building Accomplices at the Scene of the Assassination Oswald’s Escape

BACKGROUND OF LEE HARVEY OSWALD

Residence in the Soviet Union Associations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Community Political Activities Upon Return to the United States Contacts With the Cuban and Soviet Embassies in Mexico City and the Soviet Embassy in Washington, D.C. Investigation of Other Activities Oswald Was Not an Agent for the U.S. Government Oswald’s Finances

POSSIBLE CONSPIRACY INVOLVING JACK RUBY

Ruby’s Activities From November 21 to November 24, 1963 Ruby and Oswald Were Not Acquainted Ruby’s Background and Associations

CONCLUSION

CHAPTER VII Lee Harvey Oswald: Background and Possible Motives

The Early Years New York City Return to New Orleans and Joining the Marine Corps Interest in Marxism Defection to the Soviet Union Return to the United States Personal Relations Employment Attack on General Walker Political Activities Interest in Cuba Possible Influence of Anti-Kennedy Sentiment in Dallas Relationship With Wife The Unanswered Questions Conclusion

CHAPTER VIII The Protection of the President

THE NATURE OF THE PROTECTIVE ASSIGNMENT EVALUATION OF PRESIDENTIAL PROTECTION AT THE TIME OF THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY

Intelligence Functions Relating to Presidential Protection at the Time of the Dallas Trip Liaison With Other Government Agencies Other Protective Measures and Aspects of Secret Service Performance

RECOMMENDATIONS

Assassination a Federal Crime Committee of Cabinet Officers Responsibilities for Presidential Protection General Supervision of the Secret Service Preventive Intelligence Liaison With Local Law Enforcement Agencies Inspection of Buildings Secret Service Personnel and Facilities Manpower and Technical Assistance From Other Agencies

CONCLUSION

APPENDIX I APPENDIX II APPENDIX III APPENDIX IV Biographical Information and Acknowledgments

MEMBERS OF COMMISSION GENERAL COUNSEL ASSISTANT COUNSEL STAFF MEMBERS

Acknowledgments

APPENDIX V List of Witnesses APPENDIX VI Commission Procedures for the Taking of Testimony

RESOLUTION GOVERNING QUESTIONING OF WITNESSES BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION STAFF

APPENDIX VII A Brief History of Presidential Protection

BEFORE THE CIVIL WAR LINCOLN THE NEED FOR PROTECTION FURTHER DEMONSTRATED DEVELOPMENT OF PRESIDENTIAL PROTECTION

APPENDIX VIII Medical Reports From Doctors at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Tex. APPENDIX IX Autopsy Report and Supplemental Report APPENDIX X Expert Testimony

FIREARMS AND FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION

General Principles The Rifle Rifle Cartridge and Cartridge Cases The Rifle Bullets The Revolver Revolver Cartridges and Cartridge Cases Revolver Bullets The Struggle for the Revolver The Paraffin Test The Walker Bullet

FINGERPRINTS AND PALMPRINTS

General PrinciplesA10-105 Objects in the Texas School Book Depository Building

QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS

The Mail Order for the C2766 Rifle, the Related Envelope, and the Money Order Mail Order for the V510210 Revolver Post Office Box Applications and Change-of-Address Card The Spurious Selective Service System Notice of Classification and U.S. Marine Corps Certificate of Service The Hidell Notice of Classification The Hidell Certificate of Service The Vaccination Certificate The Fair Play for Cuba Committee Card The Unsigned Russian-Language Note The Homemade Wrapping Paper Bag

WOUND BALLISTICS EXPERIMENTS

Purpose of the Tests The Testers and Their Qualifications General Testing Conditions Tests on Penetration Power and Bullet Stability Tests Simulating President Kennedy’s Neck Wound Tests Simulating Governor Connally’s Chest Wounds Tests Simulating Governor Connally’s Wrist Wounds Conclusions From Simulating the Neck, Chest, and Wrist Wounds Tests Simulating President Kennedy’s Head Wounds

HAIRS AND FIBERS

General Principles

PHOTOGRAPHS

APPENDIX XI Reports Relating to the Interrogation of Lee Harvey Oswald at the Dallas Police Department

REPORT OF CAPT. J. W. FRITZ, DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS OF AGENTS OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION REPORTS OF INSPECTOR THOMAS J. KELLEY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE REPORT OF U.S. POSTAL INSPECTOR H. D. HOLMES

APPENDIX XII Speculations and Rumors

THE SOURCE OF THE SHOTS THE ASSASSIN OSWALD’S MOVEMENTS BETWEEN 12:33 AND 1:15 P.M. MURDER OF TIPPIT OSWALD AFTER HIS ARREST OSWALD IN THE SOVIET UNION OSWALD’S TRIP TO MEXICO CITY OSWALD AND U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES CONSPIRATORIAL RELATIONSHIPS OTHER RUMORS AND SPECULATIONS

APPENDIX XIII Biography of Lee Harvey Oswald

EARLY YEARS MARINES SOVIET UNION FORT WORTH, DALLAS, NEW ORLEANS MEXICO CITY DALLAS

APPENDIX XIV Analysis of Lee Harvey Oswald’s Finances From June 13, 1962, Through November 22, 1963

Lee Harvey Oswald Receipts and Expenditures June 13, 1962, to Nov. 22, 1963

APPENDIX XV Transactions Between Lee Harvey Oswald and Marina Oswald, and the U.S. Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the U.S. Department of Justice

ISSUANCE OF PASSPORT IN 1959 OSWALD’S ATTEMPTS TO RENOUNCE HIS U.S. CITIZENSHIP RETURN AND RENEWAL OF OSWALD’S 1959 PASSPORT

Negotiations Between Oswald and the Embassy Legal Justification for the Return and Reissue of Oswald’s Passport

AUTHORIZATION FOR MARINA OSWALD TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES

Negotiations Between Oswald and the Embassy Legal Justification for the Decisions Affecting Marina Oswald

OSWALD’S LETTER TO SENATOR TOWER THE LOAN FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OSWALD’S RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES AND REPAYMENT OF HIS LOAN ISSUANCE OF A PASSPORT IN JUNE 1963 VISIT TO THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY IN MEXICO CITY CONCLUSION

APPENDIX XVI A Biography of Jack Ruby

FAMILY BACKGROUND CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH (1911-33)

Psychiatric Report Placement in Foster Homes Subsequent Home Life Education Activities Temperament

YOUNG MANHOOD (1933-43)

San Francisco (1933-37) Occupations and Activities Chicago (1937-43)

MILITARY ACTIVITIES (1943-46) POSTWAR CHICAGO (1946-47) DALLAS (1947-63)

The Move to Dallas The Change of Name Nightclub Operations Employee Relationships Financial Data and Tax Problems Other Business Ventures Arrests and Violations Police Associations Underworld Ties Travels

CHARACTER AND INTERESTS

Family Relationships Social Relationships Affection for Dogs Religious Interests Physical Activities and Violence Generosity to Friends and the Need for Recognition

APPENDIX XVII Polygraph Examination of Jack Ruby

PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS ADMINISTRATION OF THE TEST INTERPRETATION OF THE TEST

APPENDIX XVIII Footnotes

FOREWORD CHAPTER II CHAPTER III CHAPTER IV CHAPTER V CHAPTER VI CHAPTER VII CHAPTER VIII APPENDIX VII APPENDIX X APPENDIX XII APPENDIX XIII APPENDIX XIV APPENDIX XV APPENDIX XVI APPENDIX XVII

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