Category Archives: U.S. Presidents

President Kennedy’s coffin arrives at St. Matthew’s Cathedral 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'John F. Kennedy Funeral November 25, 1963' (coffin arrives at 24:34)

(Monday, November 25, 1963, 11:56 a.m. EST) — The coffin of President John F. Kennedy arrived at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C., this morning for a Requiem Mass. Continue reading President Kennedy’s coffin arrives at St. Matthew’s Cathedral 50 years ago this hour (1963)

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


Video: 'John F. Kennedy Funeral November 25, 1963' (Nov. 25, 1963 begins at 17:12)

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

Jacqueline, Caroline Kennedy kneel at JFK’s bier following memorial service 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'John F. Kennedy Funeral November 25, 1963' (Kennedys kneel at JFK's bier on Nov. 24, 1963 at 14:09)

(Sunday, November 24, 1963, 2:17 p.m. EST) — Mrs. Kennedy and her daughter Caroline knelt at President Kennedy’s bier this afternoon following a memorial service in the Capitol Rotunda.

JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald dies 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'November 24, 1963 - Dr. Tom Shires, chief of surgery, announces Lee Harvey Oswald dead'

(Sunday, November 24, 1963, 1:07 p.m. CST) — Lee Harvey Oswald, charged with assassinating President John F. Kennedy, died this afternoon less than two hours after he was shot by a bystander at the Police and Courts Building in downtown Dallas in full view of millions of people watching on television. Continue reading JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald dies 50 years ago this hour (1963)

Kennedy’s coffin enters Capitol Rotunda for memorial service 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'John F. Kennedy Funeral November 25, 1963' (casket enters Capitol Rotunda on Nov. 24, 1963 at 12:26)

(Sunday, November 24, 1963, 1:56 p.m. EST) — President Kennedy’s casket entered the Rotunda of the Capitol this afternoon for a memorial service.

Kennedy’s coffin leaves White House for Capitol memorial service 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'November 23-25, 1963, John F. Kennedy's Funeral Service (Part 1)' (Nov. 24, 1963, visuals begin at 3:36)

(Sunday, November 24, 1963, 1:05 p.m. EST) — The caisson bearing President Kennedy’s coffin left the White House this afternoon in procession to U.S. Capitol memorial service. Continue reading Kennedy’s coffin leaves White House for Capitol memorial service 50 years ago this hour (1963)

President Kennedy’s body arrives at the White House 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Saturday, November 23rd 1963 04.30 - Arrival to The White House'

(Saturday, November 23, 1963, 4:34 a.m. EST) — The body of President John F. Kennedy arrived at the White House this morning, where it was taken to the East Room and placed under ceremonial military guard. Continue reading President Kennedy’s body arrives at the White House 50 years ago this hour (1963)

Oswald arraigned for the murder of President Kennedy 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: '"FOUR DAYS IN NOVEMBER" (1964 DAVID L. WOLPER FILM)' (Oswald charged at 1:19:45)

(Saturday, November 23, 1963, shortly after 1:30 a.m. CST) — Lee Harvey Oswald was arraigned this morning before before Justice of the Peace David L. Johnston for the murder President John F. Kennedy (Oswald had been charged with the murder at 11:26 p.m. CST).

JFK assassin suspect Lee Harvey Oswald speaks with reporters 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Oswald talks to Press' (3 clips from Oswald's midnight press conference)

(Saturday, November 23, 1963, 12:05 a.m. CST) — A press showing with Lee Harvey Oswald, a suspect in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and charged with the murder of police officer J.D. Tippit, was held tonight in the basement assembly room of Dallas police headquarters (click here to watch a CBS video clip of press conference). Jack Ruby attends. Continue reading JFK assassin suspect Lee Harvey Oswald speaks with reporters 50 years ago this hour (1963)

JFK assassin suspect charged with police officer’s murder 50 years ago this hour (1963)


Video: 'Arrest of Lee Oswald and death of Officer J.D. Tippit.'

(Friday, November 22, 1963, 8:10 p.m. EST) — Lee Harvey Oswald, a suspect in the assassination of President F. Kennedy, was charged tonight with the murder of Officer J.D. Tippit.