Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)

"Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)" is a historical account published in the early 1960s. This volume contains testimonies from various witnesses related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, focusing on the events surrounding the investigation and the circumstances of Lee Harvey Oswald’s transfer from jail. The book is part of the official documentation produced by the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, led by Chief Justice Earl Warren. The opening portion of this volume details the deposition of Assistant Chief Charles Batchelor regarding the security surrounding Oswald while he was in custody. Batchelor recounts interactions with the press, discussions about the logistics of Oswald's transfer, and conversations with police colleagues about the anticipated time and method of movement. The transcript also highlights preparations made to secure the area around the movements and the challenges faced, emphasizing Batchelor's perspective as he aims to ensure that adequate security measures were in place amidst growing tensions and public scrutiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, known unofficially as the Warren Commission, was established by President Lyndon B. Johnson through Executive Order 11130 on November 29, 1963, to investigate the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy that had taken place on November 22, 1963.