Warren Commission (07 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15)

This volume captures a pivotal day in American history as the President’s Commission convenes to examine the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The recorded hearings bring together a diverse roster of witnesses—from police officers and Secret Service agents to journalists and members of the presidential motorcade—each offering firsthand observations of the tragic events in Dallas. Listeners will hear the measured testimonies of those who were on the scene, those who handled evidence, and those who helped shape the official investigation.

The proceedings reveal the painstaking efforts to reconstruct the moments surrounding the shooting, the subsequent killing of Officer J. D. Tipper, and the arrest of Lee Harvey Oswald. Through detailed questioning of witnesses such as the Texas School Book Depository employees, forensic experts, and even the president’s own aides, the commission seeks to piece together a clear picture of what transpired. The volume offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the early stages of a national inquiry that continues to shape public understanding.