The testimony of John F. Gallagher was taken at 10 a.m., on September 15, 1964, at 200 Maryland Avenue NE., Washington, D.C., by Mr. Norman Redlich, assistant counsel of the President’s Commission.
Mr. Redlich. The purpose of this deposition is to take the testimony of Mr. John F. Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher, before we start I would like to advise you that under the rules of this Commission you are entitled to 3 days’ notice prior to your testimony. You have not had 3 days’ notice. However, you are also free to waive that notice if you wish. Are you willing to testify this morning?
Mr. Gallagher. I am, sir.
Mr. Redlich. It is customary to administer an oath, so would you stand? Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. Gallagher. I do.
Mr. Redlich. For the record, would you state your name?
Mr. Gallagher. My name is John F. Gallagher.
Mr. Redlich. Mr. Gallagher, what is your occupation?
Mr. Gallagher. I am a special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, presently assigned to the Physics and Chemistry Section of the FBI Laboratory.
Mr. Redlich. How long have you been with the FBI?