Mr. Hosty. This interview took place quite a bit after the assassination. I did talk to Mr. Truly about I believe it was in January or February of 1964, and it concerned the time that he, Mr. Truly, was aware of the fact that there would be a parade through downtown Dallas. And his recollection was that he was not aware of the fact that the motorcade would pass in front of his building until shortly before noon on the 21st when an article appeared in the Dallas Times Herald.
Now the Dallas Times Herald appears on the street at approximately 10:30 a.m., and Mr. Truly said shortly before noon someone from his office saw this article and mentioned it to the office employees and said they all became excited, and this was apparently the first time anyone at the Texas School Book Depository realized the motorcade was going to pass directly in front of their building.
Representative Ford. This was Thursday?
Mr. Hosty. Thursday before, yes. It was shortly before noon.
Representative Ford. The 21st?
Mr. Hosty. On the 21st of November, yes.
Mr. McCloy. But according to your recollection of what he said, all the employees were excited and became aware of the fact that the motorcade——
Mr. Hosty. At that time.
Mr. McCloy. At that time was going to pass the School Book Depository.
Mr. Hosty. Right.