Mr. Hubert.

interview and the facts brought out in the interview and your deposition now being taken?

Mrs. Cason.

No; I don't.

Mr. Hubert.

I think that is all, then. Thank you very much.

Mrs. Cason.

Thank you.

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Michael Hardin

Testimony of Michael Hardin

The testimony of Michael Hardin was taken at 4:30 p.m., on March 31, 1964, in the office of the U.S. attorney, 301 Post Office Building, Bryan and Ervay Streets, Dallas, Tex., by Mr. Leon D. Hubert, Jr., assistant counsel of the President's Commission.

Mr. Hubert.

This is the deposition of---Michael?

Mr. Hardin.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Hubert.

[Spelling] M-i-c-h-a-e-l? H-a-r-d-e-n?

Mr. Hardin.

-i-n.

Mr. Hubert.

[Spelling] H-a-r-d-i-n?

Mr. Hardin.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Hubert.

My name is Leon D. Hubert, I am a member of the advisory staff of the General Counsel of the President's Commission. Under the provisions of the Executive Order No. 11130, dated November 29, 1963, Joint Resolution of Congress 137, and the rules of procedure adopted by the Commission in con-formance with that Executive order and the joint resolution, I have been authorized to take a sworn deposition from you, Mr. Hardin, identified in my authority as the proper representative of the O'Neal Funeral Home. I state to you now that the general nature of the Commission's inquiry, to ascertain, evaluate, and report upon the facts relating to the assassination of President Kennedy and subsequent violent death of Harvey Lee Oswald. In particular to you, Mr. Hardin, the nature of our inquiry today is to determine the facts you know about the death of Oswald and any other pertinent facts you may know about the general inquiry including the ambulance call and the documents relative to that of the O'Neal Funeral Home.
Now, Mr. Hardin, I think you have appeared today by virtue of a general request made by Mr. J. Lee Rankin, who is the General Counsel of the Commission's staff. And that general request--rather it was a particular request to the O'Neal Funeral Home to have its representatives come and have their depositions taken and to produce certain documents relative to the matter under inquiry. Have you received a copy of that letter?

Mr. Hardin.

No, sir; I haven't.

Mr. Hubert.

Well, under the rules adopted by the Commission you would be entitled to a 3-day written notice prior to the taking of this deposition, but the rules also provide that you can waive that 3-day written notice if you so wish. Do you desire to waive it?

Mr. Hardin.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Hubert.

Then, will you raise your right hand so that I may administer the oath. Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help you God?

Mr. Hardin.

I do.

Mr. Hubert.

Will you state your full name, please?

Mr. Hardin.

Michael Norfleet Hardin.

Mr. Hubert.

And your age?

Mr. Hardin.

Twenty-three.

Mr. Hubert.

Your residence?

Mr. Hardin.

1311 Exeter.

Mr. Hubert.

Dallas?

Mr. Hardin.

Yes, sir; it is in Dallas.

Mr. Hubert.

And your occupation?

Mr. Hardin.

I drive one of the city contract emergency ambulances.