We did have a short conversation off the record prior to beginning the recordation of your testimony, but I ask you if it is not a fact that everything that was discussed off the record was subsequently discussed on the record?

Mr. Fleming.

It was.

Mr. Hubert.

All right, sir, thank you very much.

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Don Edward Goin

Testimony of Don Edward Goin

The testimony of Don Edward Coin was taken at 7:10 p.m., on July 13, 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 Sam Kelley, assistant attorney general of Texas, was present

Mr. Hubert.

This is the deposition of Mr. Donald Goin.

Mr. Goin.

Don E. Goin.

Mr. Hubert.

Don? It is not Donald?

Mr. Goin.

No.

Mr. Hubert.

Don E. Goin [spelling] G-o-i-n.

Mr. Goin, my name is Leon Hubert. I am a member of the advisory staff of the general counsel of the President's Commission. Under the provisions of Executive Order 11130 dated November 29, 1963, and the joint resolution of Congress No. 137, and the rules of procedure adopted by the President's Commission in conformance with that Executive order and the joint resolution, I have been authorized to take a sworn deposition from you, among others.
I say to you now that the general nature of the Commission's inquiry is to ascertain, evaluate and report upon the facts relevant to the assassination of President Kennedy and the subsequent violent death of Lee Harvey Oswald.
In particular as to you, Mr. Coin, the nature of the inquiry today is to determine what facts you know about the death of Oswald and any other pertinent facts you may know about the general inquiry.
Now Mr. Goin, you appear today by virtue of a letter request made to you by Mr. J. Lee Rankin, general counsel on the staff of the President's Commission. You received such notice?

Mr. Goin.

Yes.

Mr. Hubert.

When did you receive it?

Mr. Goin.

I received it Thursday.

Mr. Hubert.

That would have been the 9th?

Mr. Goin.

I believe so.

Mr. Hubert.

I think you have it in your hand there?

Mr. Goin.

Yes.

Mr. Hubert.

Does it bear a stamp that indicates the date?

Mr. Goin.

Mailed the 8th.

Mr. Hubert.

From Washington, D.C.?

Mr. Goin.

Yes.

Mr. Hubert.

Now will you stand and raise your hand and take the oath?
Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give in this matter will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?

Mr. Goin.

I do.

Mr. Hubert.

Will you state your full name?

Mr. Goin.

Don Edward Goin.

Mr. Hubert.

Where do you reside, sir?

Mr. Goin.

1510 Crockett Circle.

Mr. Hubert.

Dallas?