Mr. Specter. What was the position of the President, as best you recollect it, at the time the first shot was heard by you?

Mrs. Hill. He was slightly turned, he was sitting back in the seat, like turned toward Mrs. Kennedy and his head was down, and his hands were like this (indicating).

Mr. Specter. His hands were in his lap?

Mrs. Hill. No—not really.

Mr. Specter. How would you describe the position of his hands?

Mrs. Hill. He was sitting here [indicating] and Mrs. Kennedy—he was like this [indicating].

Mr. Specter. You are indicating the right hand on the left knee?

Mrs. Hill. Yes.

Mr. Specter. With the body turned slightly toward the person on his left?

Mrs. Hill. Yes.