</s>104-10412-10351 CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM RELEASE IN FULL JFK ACT 01-05-99 A Man Who RELEASE Knew Oswald Councilman Robert J. Fitzpatrick reminiscences about his meeting with Lee Harvey Oswald a few months before Kennedy's assassination By BLAINE TAYLOR 1844-435A Document Number: for FOIA Review on NOV 1975 SAVE 50%Jewelry Greenbaum's Baltimore's Discount Jeweler PEAR SHARE 12 CARAT DIAMOND DIAMONDRIANGES DISCOUNT RINGS $290 $599 PRECISION PRICE COMPARE AT $125 BENUIS DIAMONDS JEWELRY CULTURE DIAMONDA CULTURED PEARL AND CULTUARD RINGS $59º 49 PRICE COMPARE PRICE COMPAGE 12 YOUR FIRST CHARGE ACCOUNT TO EASY TO OPEN IN GREENBAUMAS! 12 MONTHS TO PAY LAT-AT-WAY TOO O MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. 12 MONths TO PAY LAY-AT TOO TOO .* MAIOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED. Cincinnati, Ohio, OH .- 1-104-745-4545 St. Baltimore's DISCOUNT Jewelers - 104.745-5545 Greenbaum'S 2200 E. Monument St. America's / November 18, 1979 72,92323 EXTRA / November 19, 1975

Robert J. Fitzpatrick, a councilman from Baltimore, met Lee Harvey Oswald on several occasions before Kennedy's assassination. In July 1969, Fitzpatrick had a chance encounter with Oswald at the home of his cousin, Maurice. Fitzpatrick found Oswald to be very friendly and well-mannered, but also somewhat awkward.

Fitzpatrick recalled that Oswald was wearing what he would call "very fancy" clothing, which seemed out of place for someone who claimed to be living in poverty. He also noted that Oswald had never let him see his face when they were alone together, which struck him as strange.

Oswald discussed his life in the Soviet Union with Fitzpatrick, expressing frustration with the communist system and its lack of freedom. He told Fitzpatrick that he had been a Marxist, but was no longer convinced by the ideology.

Fitzpatrick also recalled that Oswald had never walked alone even when they were together, which seemed inconceivable now. He trusted his friends and family to be involved in government, but did not want to get involved himself.

In November 1963, Fitzpatrick was watching TV with a group of people when he heard the news about Kennedy's assassination. He recalled that Oswald's name came up in conversation, and he felt a sense of unease.

Fitzpatrick was questioned by investigators as part of the Warren Commission inquiry into the assassination. He cooperated fully and provided information about his encounters with Oswald.

Fitzpatrick expressed admiration for Kennedy's charisma and leadership qualities. He also noted that Oswald's literary work had been influenced by Kennedy's writings, which he found interesting.

The investigation into the assassination was thorough, with agents checking family members and acquaintances of those involved. Fitzpatrick was surprised by how much they knew about his life and activities.

Fitzpatrick's experiences with Oswald left him with a sense of unease and discomfort. He struggled to accept the idea that Kennedy had been assassinated, and felt that it was not just a human death, but also an irrational act.

The assassination of President Kennedy had a profound impact on Fitzpatrick, who felt that it changed the course of history. He believed that the event marked a turning point in American politics and society.

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