President Kennedy Funeral

The funeral for President John F. Kennedy, held on Monday, November 25, 1963, briefly united the world in sorrow. President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed it a national day of mourning, inviting the global community to join the United States in paying tribute to its fallen leader. The funeral and mourning rites left indelible impressions on millions, serving as a poignant coda to the chaos and tragedy of the Kennedy assassination. It also served as a significant cultural touchstone—a defining “where were you?” moment for a generation—and an early opportunity to reflect upon the legacy of the late president.