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Arlington National Cemetery 1961 Visit

Time Schedule for Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
November 11, 1961

10:56 AM: President arrives at Memorial Gate, Arlington National Cemetery
10:58 AM: President arrives North Entrance to Amphitheater, greeted by General Gavan, Mr. Gleason and Mr. Stirling
10:59 AM (20 sec): Presidents starts up North Walk
11:00 AM (30 sec): President arrives on Plaza
11:00 AM (45 sec): President takes position in front of Tomb Four. Ruffles and Flourishes and National Anthem
11:02 AM: National Anthem Complete. Order Arms Complete.
11:02 AM (20 sec): Wreath-Laying Complete
11:02 AM (35 sec): Muffled Ruffles Complete
11:03 AM (5 sec): Tape Complete
11:03 AM (35 sec): 30-Second Prayer Complete
11:04 AM: President enters Trophy Room
11:08 AM: President goes to Amphitheater Stage with Mr. Stirling, Mr. Gleason and General Gavan
11:11 AM: President's Speech

 
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