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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-028
Sound recording of Voice of America (VOA) radio coverage of the lying-in-state ceremonies for the late President John F. Kennedy in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., on November 24, 1963 (two days after President Kennedy's death). An unidentified reporter describes the ceremonies and identifies members of the Kennedy family and government officials in attendance. Eulogies are delivered by Senator Mike Mansfield of Montana (Senate Majority Leader) including the refrain "and so she took a ring from her finger and placed it in his hands"; Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Earl Warren; and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John McCormack of Massachusetts. Accession MR-1966-002.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1W-CR2
Honor guard pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket of President John F. Kennedy up the steps of the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House. Jacqueline Kennedy walks up the steps with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Walking behind Mrs. Kennedy are members of the Kennedy family, officials, and dignitaries. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1W-CR1
Honor guard pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket of President John F. Kennedy up the steps of the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House. Jacqueline Kennedy walks up the steps with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Walking behind Mrs. Kennedy are members of the Kennedy family, officials, and dignitaries. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1V
Honor guard pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket of President John F. Kennedy up the steps of the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House. Jacqueline Kennedy walks in center with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Walking behind Mrs. Kennedy: Jean Kennedy Smith; Steve Smith; Patricia Kennedy Lawford; and White House Secret Service agent, Clint Hill. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1U
Honor guard pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket of President John F. Kennedy toward the steps of the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House. Jacqueline Kennedy stands at right with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Standing behind Mrs. Kennedy: President Lyndon B. Johnson; First Lady Lady Bird Johnson; Steve Smith; Jean Kennedy Smith; Patricia Kennedy Lawford; Peter Lawford; and White House Secret Service agent, Clint Hill. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1T
The casket of President John F. Kennedy arrives at the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House; honor guard pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket. Jacqueline Kennedy stands at right with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Standing behind Mrs. Kennedy: President Lyndon B. Johnson; First Lady Lady Bird Johnson; Steve Smith; Jean Kennedy Smith; Patricia Kennedy Lawford; Peter Lawford; and White House Secret Service agent, Clint Hill. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1S
The casket of President John F. Kennedy arrives at the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House; the flag-draped casket is borne by a horse-drawn caisson with honor guard attending. Jacqueline Kennedy stands at right with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Standing behind Mrs. Kennedy: President Lyndon B. Johnson, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Steve Smith, Jean Kennedy Smith, and Patricia Kennedy Lawford. Riderless horse, Black Jack (led by Private First Class Arthur A. Carlson), stands in center. Honor guard pallbearers prepare to move casket, including: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1R
The casket of President John F. Kennedy arrives at the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House; the flag-draped casket is borne by a horse-drawn caisson with honor guard attending. Jacqueline Kennedy stands at right with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Standing behind Mrs. Kennedy: President Lyndon B. Johnson; First Lady Lady Bird Johnson; Steve Smith; Jean Kennedy Smith; Patricia Kennedy Lawford; Peter Lawford; Hugh D. Auchincloss; and White House Secret Service agent, Clint Hill. Riderless horse, Black Jack (led by Private First Class Arthur A. Carlson), stands in center. Honor guard pallbearers prepare to move casket, including: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1Q
The casket of President John F. Kennedy arrives at the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House; the flag-draped casket is borne by a horse-drawn caisson with honor guard attending. Jacqueline Kennedy stands at right with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Standing behind Mrs. Kennedy: President Lyndon B. Johnson; First Lady Lady Bird Johnson; Steve Smith; Jean Kennedy Smith; Patricia Kennedy Lawford; Peter Lawford; and White House Secret Service agent, Clint Hill. Riderless horse, Black Jack (led by Private First Class Arthur A. Carlson), stands in center. Honor guard pallbearers prepare to move casket, including: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1P
The casket of President John F. Kennedy arrives at the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House; the flag-draped casket is borne by a horse-drawn caisson with honor guard attending. Jacqueline Kennedy walks at right with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson stand at far right. Riderless horse, Black Jack (led by Private First Class Arthur A. Carlson), stands in center. Honor guard pallbearers follow behind caisson, including: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1O
The casket of President John F. Kennedy arrives at the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House; the flag-draped casket is borne by a horse-drawn caisson with honor guard attending. Jacqueline Kennedy stands at right with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson stand behind Mrs. Kennedy. Riderless horse, Black Jack (led by Private First Class Arthur A. Carlson), stands in center. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1N
The casket of President John F. Kennedy arrives at the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House; the flag-draped casket is borne by a horse-drawn caisson with honor guard attending. Riderless horse, Black Jack (led by Private First Class Arthur A. Carlson), walks at far right. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-2H
The late President John F. Kennedy lies in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building; President Kennedy’s flag-draped casket sits at center left. Members of the honor guard stand watch, including Lieutenant William F. Lee; mourners file into the room from left. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-2G
Mourners and military personnel stand outside the U.S. Capitol Building where the late President John F. Kennedy lies in state. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-2F
Mourners stand outside the U.S. Capitol Building where the late President John F. Kennedy lies in state. Those pictured include: the Very Reverend Francis B. Sayre, Jr.; Secretary of Commerce, Luther H. Hodges; Secretary of State, Dean Rusk; Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Earl Warren; Secretary of Agriculture, Orville L. Freeman. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-2E
President Lyndon B. Johnson holds First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s hand outside the U.S. Capitol Building where the late President John F. Kennedy lies in state. Also pictured: First Lady Lady Bird Johnson; Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy; White House Secret Service agents, Rufus Youngblood, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Paul Landis, and Tom Wells. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-2D
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy (both standing by car), prepare to depart the U.S. Capitol Building where the late President John F. Kennedy lies in state. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Tom Wells, Bob Foster, Paul Landis, Ron Pontius, Stu Stout, and Clint Hill. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-2B
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., exit the U.S. Capitol Building where the late President John F. Kennedy lies in state. Walking behind: Peter Lawford; Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy; Patricia Kennedy Lawford. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1Z
The late President John F. Kennedy lies in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and her daughter, Caroline Kennedy (both kneeling at left), kiss President Kennedy’s flag-draped casket; mourners line the wall. Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8255-1Y
The late President John F. Kennedy lies in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building. President Lyndon B. Johnson stands at the foot of President Kennedy’s flag-draped casket; mourners line the wall. Washington, D.C.
Moving image
Television Network Columbia Broadcasting System Collection
TNC-200-2
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) motion picture excerpt of President John F. Kennedy delivering a Special Message to Congress on Urgent National Needs in the House of Representatives chamber, United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. This is not the President's full address. In this excerpt the President argues for support for the nation's space program. While listing national goals, the President states, "First, I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth." This excerpt ends abruptly. CBS No. 610525-01A. Copyright restrictions apply.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-24-B
AR41
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-24-A
AR41, ST34, KN40
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN28
Motion picture covering funeral services for President John F. Kennedy, including footage of Kennedy family members and processions to the Capitol Rotunda, the White House, Saint Matthews Roman Catholic Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-70.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-70.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
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White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN28-OUTS-r01
Silent motion picture outtakes from funeral services for President John F. Kennedy, including services in the Capitol Rotunda, Mass, and a procession.
Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-70.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-70.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.