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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1963
Page
6
Thousands waited through the freezing night in line near the Capitol to pass by John F. Kennedy's flag draped casket. Police formed a cutoff at 8:25 a.m. as 250,000 plus visitors viewed the ca taphalque before the last ride to the White House.
The Capitol rotunda crowd lines up for hours to pay respects to President Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy and Caroline kneel to kiss the flag covering the coffin as dignitaries and citizens alike share solemn tributes. Many wait through long dawn hours to honor the late leader.
Mrs John F Kennedy moved among mourners in Washington after the Dallas assassination, returning to kiss the casket at the Capitol rotunda and later leaving with her two children. She led a walking funeral procession from the White House eight blocks to Arlington.
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