Mr. Oswald. Yes, sir; that is correct.
Mr. Jenner. Over what period of time did that persist? Give us the broad picture first.
Mr. Oswald. I would say, sir, quite frankly that the original occurred prior to my joining the Marine Corps in 1952.
Mr. Jenner. And persisted thereafter?
Mr. Oswald. Persisted thereafter that I saw her only very infrequently.
Mr. Jenner. Did your joining the Marine Corps—was that stimulated in any respect by your relations with your mother, or your mother's with you?
Mr. Oswald. Partly, sir; it was.
Mr. Jenner. Would you state that, please?
Mr. Oswald. At the end of the school year of 1952, which was approximately May 29, 1952——
Mr. Jenner. You were then 17 years old, is that correct?