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Archive of 38 silver gelatin press photographs of John F. Kennedy's funeral and subsequent memorial services held in the late president's honor, ranging in size from about 6 x 8 to 8 x 10, most with press stamps, captions, or notations on the reverse, mostly printed circa 1960s–1970s. Subjects include: John F. Kennedy, Jr., famously saluting his father's casket; Jacqueline Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy kneeling before JFK's coffin in the Capitol Rotunda; JFK's casket in the East Room of the White House; Cardinal Cushing comforting Jacqueline Kennedy during ceremonies on November 24, 1963; Jacqueline Kennedy holding hands with her two children; views of the funeral procession in Washington, D.C.; President Johnson, Lady Bird, Bobby Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, and Jackie Kennedy arriving at Arlington National Cemetery on November 25, 1963; a promo photo for the 'Four Days in November' documentary; members of the Kennedy family gathering at his 'Eternal Flame' gravesite on the anniversary of his death; various dignitaries, including Soviet cosmonauts Konstantin Feoktistov and Georgy Beregovoy; Dallas Mayor Wes Wise placing a memorial wreath during a 1971 anniversary tribute; construction of a memorial in downtown Dallas; and other similar images. In overall very good to fine condition, with general wear and various editorial notations to image from use in the newsroom.
