Mr. O'Brien. There was a tremendous change in crowd attitude, which, again, we commented on in the car. It seemed as though it occurred suddenly, but yet nevertheless in retrospect it did grow as you approached the business center. Then you found yourself going down a road, on both sides high buildings, confetti, the crowds out in the street, allowing just a narrow lane for the motorcade. And I would have to describe that crowd as enthusiastic. In fact, perhaps I should say wildly enthusiastic.
Mr. Adams. Do you remember any special incidents of any kind on the way into town?
Mr. O'Brien. On rare occasion you saw a Goldwater sign, or some sign of that nature, conservative sign, I guess, but not many. It was not an unusual situation, as I recall.
Mr. Adams. Do you remember the motorcade stopping at anytime?
Mr. O'Brien. I recall the motorcade stopping, and it seems to me it was for the purpose of the President greeting some school children. However, I am not clear in my mind. I do recall a slowdown or an actual stopping on at least one occasion, and perhaps more than one occasion, between the airport and downtown Dallas. And I should add that those in the car in which I rode, to a man, commented on the great enthusiasm of the crowds in downtown area. I think they were making reference to it particularly because there was somehow or other—we all concluded this was a comparison that could be made with the crowds we had just gone by.
Mr. Adams. Do you recall the motorcade passing down Main Street in Dallas?
Mr. O'Brien. Yes; I do.
Mr. Adams. And then do you recall it turning off Main Street?
Mr. O'Brien. Yes; I do.
Mr. Adams. And then around onto Elm Street? You might not remember the names.