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On 25 November 1963, three days after his shocking assassination in Dallas, Texas, President John F. Kennedy was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. The burial marked the conclusion of his life which was tragically cut short, leaving the US and the world in mourning. ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE
JFK buried at Arlington National Cemetery | November 25, 1963 | HISTORY
The funeral was full of tradition and symbolism. A riderless horse with reversed boots in its stirrups followed the flag-draped coffin- a poignant reminder and symbolic display for a fallen leader. Jacqueline Kennedy, the First Lady, led the mourning family with her veil hiding her tears.
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World leaders and dignitaries from over 90 countries, including then French President, Charles de Gaulle and Ethiopian Emperor, Haile Selassie, joined millions of Americans in paying their respects. The procession to Arlington passed grieving crowds and ended with an eternal flame ignited by Jacqueline, which symbolises hope and continuity.
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Kennedy’s sudden death left an indelible mark on American history as it was a loss too heavy and painful to forget.
Other key events on this day
1. Israel returned Alma oilfields in Gulf of Suez to Egypt – 1979
2. Spain granted Puerto Rico autonomy – 1897
3. “Storm of the century” hit eastern U.S, killed hundreds of people – 1950
4. The last British soldiers left New York – 1783
5. A military coup occurred in Greece and President George Papadopoulos was deposed – 1973
6. Nigeria’s President, Olusegun Obasanjo vowed to surrender ousted Liberian leader Charles Taylor to face a war crimes trial if Liberia asked for that – 2003
7. US President Dwight Eisenhower suffers a mild stroke – 1957
8. Sony founder stepped down – 1994
9. Twin car bombs hit a Protestant church in a military compound in Kaduna, kills many people- 2012.…READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE …READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE
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