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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1963
Page
3
Washington mourners witnessed a solemn Arlington procession for President Kennedy. The ceremonies linked past memories, including John Jr. running ahead at the tomb and Cardinal Cushing leading prayers, as family and distant relatives joined the national tribute.
The Kennedy funeral procession through Washington on a clear day drew a million mourners. Mrs Kennedy and the Kennedy brothers led the carriages to St. Matthew's as bagpipes played and the nation paid final respects. Cardin al Cushing and clergy led the requiem, and Air Force One passed overhead in a solemn tribute.
Senators Mansfield and Dirksen eulogize President Kennedy as a profile in courage and pledge to pursue a new decency at home and reasoned peace abroad. The House and Senate adopt resolutions, pledging continued responsibility and unity to overcome bigotry and tyranny.
Atlantic City Nova Scotia AP reports funeral services planned today at Rodef Shalom Cemetery in Pleasantville for 13 unidentified victims of last week's Surfside Hotel fire.
In Dallas and Fort Worth, two funerals marked the end of a week of tragedy. Patrolman J D Tippit was buried in a quiet ceremony with 400 officers in line, while Lee Harvey Oswald lay in a modest Fort Worth grave as friends and family mourned him under tight security. Jack Ruby's involvement loomed over the national mood as Arlington National Cemetery prepared for President Kennedy's burial.
In Dallas Governor John B. Connally who was wounded in the Kennedy assassination sat up in bed Monday and watched the martyred President's funeral on television. He sent his 17 year old son John Sr. to represent him at the service while doctors said he is rapidly recovering and in excellent condition.
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