Original Associated Press teletype regarding the return of President Kennedy’s body to Washington, D. C., one page, 8.25 x 14.5. Bi-line reads, “President Kennedy’s body was returned to Washington tonight. And Lyndon Johnson made his first statement as president after flying in from Dallas with the sad cargo of the presidential plane.” Story continues, in part, “The bronze casket was placed in a military ambulance to be taken to the Naval hospital in Bethesda…Kennedy’s body will lie in state at the White House tomorrow…for viewing by the president’s family, high officials of the government and the diplomatic corps…The funeral probably will be in Boston.” Teletype is affixed to a larger off-white sheet and framed to an overall size of 10 x 20. In fine condition, with a single horizontal fold. RR Auction COA.
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