Eternal Flame Lights Kennedy Grave At Arlington
An eternal flame glowed atop John F. Kennedy’s grave as funeral rites closed. Lyndon Johnson led a government in mourning while world leaders and mourners gathered for the Arlington ceremony. The flag was presented to Jacqueline Kennedy as rifle volleys and Taps marked the solemn farewell.
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Rockefeller Goldwater plan month long moratorium
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and Sen. Barry Goldwater say they will observe a 30 day mourning period for President Kennedy and refrain from political speeches. Rockefeller will not push his 1964 Republican bid and Goldwater canceled TV appearances while awaiting Johnson's moves on civil rights and national policy.
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Kennedy's Arlington Farewell Across Nation in Mourning
The nation honors John F Kennedy at Arlington on a brisk November day as his funeral procession draws leaders from around the world. Cardinal Cushing prays at St Matthew's Cathedral while dignitaries, royal figures, and heads of state attend, marking a moment of global grief and reverent tribute.
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President and Oswald buried on same day in national tragedy
In Arlington National Cemetery and a Fort Worth graveyard two funerals marked a national hour of grief. Officer J D Tippit was laid to rest with 400 policemen present while Lee Harvey Oswald was buried in a modest Fort Worth ceremony. Jack Ruby killed Oswald two days later amid public sorrow and fear.
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Johnson to address Congress live on major networks
President Johnson will speak to a joint session Wednesday, with coverage starting at 12 30 pm on NBC CBS and ABC television networks. The Mutual Broadcasting System will carry the address on radio.
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