Johnson inaugurated as 36th president after Kennedy death
Lyndon B. Johnson took the oath aboard Air Force One at Dallas Love Field becoming president after Kennedy's assassination. The 36th president was sworn in by a woman judge, then headed to Washington to assume full control of government as Khrushchev’s pressure moves and Berlin questions loom.
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Networks Cancel All Commercials In Kennedy Tragedy
New York AP reports the three major networks scrapped all commercials and entertainment programs to honor President Kennedy on his death Friday. They said broadcasts would continue on radio and television through Friday night.
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World reacts to Kennedy assassination shock
Assassination news stunned nations and people from London pubs to Paris cafes. Leaders and crowds expressed grief as messages of condolence poured into the White House. Churchill called the act monstrous and urged pursuit of Kennedy’s ideals of peace and dignity.
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President Kennedy Final Rites Set for Monday
The White House announced Kennedy funeral rites will be held Monday at St Matthews Cathedral with a Pontifical Requiem Mass by Cardinal Cushing. Kennedy’s body will lie in repose at the White House Saturday and in the Capitol rotunda Sunday and Monday before moving to the cathedral for the service. The public may file past the bier in the Capitol and White House rotundas during designated hours. Dignitaries including Johnson, McCormack, Warren, Eisenhower, Truman, and Hoover will attend. the diplomatic corps and government leaders will arrive in stages Friday through Sunday. Harvey Oswald is charged in the Dallas murder but not yet tied to the Kennedy shooting. The casket returned to Washington on Friday evening amid widespread mourning.
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Nation Grieves as Kennedy Is Assassinated
The assassination of President Kennedy triggers national shock and prayers across parties. Leaders from Truman Eisenhower Nixon and Rockefeller express sorrow as flags drop to half staff and business stalls. The nation unites in mourning for Kennedy and his family.
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