blicized in the local papers starting on November 19. This advance publicity made it clear that the motorcade would leave Main Street and pass the intersection of Elm and Houston Streets as it proceeded through downtown Dallas, by way of the Stemmons Freeway. By mid-morning on November 22, 1963, the clearing skies in Dallas dispelled the possible threat of thunderstorms and the President waved at the crowds from his convertible limousine without the protective "bubble top," used as protection only against inclement weather. To the left of the President in the rear seat was Mrs. Kennedy (www.nara.com)
             In the jump seat was Governor Connally in front of the President and Mrs. Connally to the Governor's left. Agent William R. Greer of the Secret Service was driving. Agent Roy H. Kellerman was sitting to his right. Directly behind the President's limousine was an open "chase" car with eight Secret Service agents; two in the front seat, two in the rear, and two on each running board. These agents, in accordance with normal Secret Service procedures, were instructed to scan the crowds, the rooftops, windows of buildings, overpasses, and to be visually aware of any possible threat. Behind the "chase" car was the Vice President's car, carrying the Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and his wife Mrs. Johnson, Senator Ralph W. Yarborough. Next was a Vice President's "chase" car and several cars and buses for additional dignitaries, press representatives, and others(www.nara.com)
             The motorcade left Love Field shortly after 11:50 a.m and proceeding through residential neighborhoods and stopping twice at the President's request to greet "well-wishers" among the friendly crowds. Each time the President's car stopped, Secret Service agents from the chase" cars moved forward to assume
             a protective stance near the President and Mrs. Kennedy. As the motorcade reached Main street in Dallas, Texas, a primary east...