John F. Kennedy at Rest in Arlington

John F. Kennedy is one of only three presidents not interred in his home state. Sitting next to his coffin on the flight home from Dallas, Jacqueline Kennedy began formulating plans for his funeral and burial. The following day, in a raw November rain, she selected the Arlington hillside as his final resting place. For three days, in a majestic display of elegance, strength, grace, and courage, the 34-year-old widow led the nation through the excruciating task of laying its president to rest. Within days, she returned to Arlington, and in a brief ceremony, their two infant children were laid to rest beside their father, beneath the eternal flame she lit. Work immediately began on the permanent resting place and memorial, and in March 1967, the final reinterment took place. A half-century later, four million people come yearly to pay their respects to President Kennedy, his widow, and two children.

About the author

With stunning photographs, many never seen before, historian Raymond Sinibaldi, author of John F. Kennedy in New England, John F. Kennedy: From Florida to the Moon, and Jackie's Newport, America's First Lady and the City by the Sea, unveils the riveting tale of John F. Kennedy's final days and final rest at Arlington.

Product details

• Authors: Raymond Sinibaldi
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781467104036
• ISBN: 978-1-4671-0403-6
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 231 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 295 g
• Series: Images of Modern America
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education