JFK’s caisson departs White House for funeral service 50 years ago this hour (1963)


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(Monday, November 25, 1963, 11:40 a.m. EST) — The caisson carrying the coffin of President John F. Kennedy from the Capitol left the White House today for funeral services at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. Mrs. Kennedy, the president’s family, and over 100 world leaders followed on foot.


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