Mrs. Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy.
Mr. Rankin. And you are the widow of the former President Kennedy?
Mrs. Kennedy. That is right.
Mr. Rankin. You live here in Washington?
Mrs. Kennedy. Yes.
Mr. Rankin. Can you go back to the time that you came to Love Field on November 22 and describe what happened there after you landed in the plane?
Mrs. Kennedy. We got off the plane. The then Vice President and Mrs. Johnson were there. They gave us flowers. And then the car was waiting, but there was a big crowd there, all yelling, with banners and everything. And we went to shake hands with them. It was a very hot day. And you went all along a long line. I tried to stay close to my husband and lots of times you get pushed away, you know, people leaning over and pulling your hand. They were very friendly.
And, finally, I don't know how we got back to the car. I think Congressman Thomas somehow was helping me. There was lots of confusion.
Mr. Rankin. Then you did get into the car. And you sat on the left side of the car, did you, and your husband on your right?
Mrs. Kennedy. Yes.