Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Lying in State Departure

Mrs. Kennedy departed the Capitol with members of the Kennedy family after the formal lying-in-state ceremony.

Arlington Burial Ceremony

Jacqueline Kennedy attended the graveside military ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery as President Kennedy was laid to rest.

Eternal Flame Lighting

Jacqueline Kennedy lit the eternal flame at President Kennedy's grave at approximately 3:15 p.m. on November 25.

Funeral Day White House Departure

On November 25, Jacqueline Kennedy left the White House for the final funeral procession honoring President Kennedy.

Graveside Flag Presentation

At the Arlington burial ceremony, Mrs. Kennedy received the folded American flag associated with her husband's military funeral honors.

John Kennedy Jr Funeral Salute

Jacqueline Kennedy stood with her children during the funeral ceremonies when John F. Kennedy Jr. saluted his father's passing casket.

Post Funeral White House Reception

Following the burial, Mrs. Kennedy returned to the White House, where foreign leaders and dignitaries attended a post-funeral reception.

Procession to Arlington

Mrs. Kennedy accompanied the funeral procession from Washington to Arlington National Cemetery for President Kennedy's burial.

St Matthews Requiem Mass

Mrs. Kennedy attended the Requiem Mass for President Kennedy at St. Matthew's Cathedral with her children, family members, and international dignitaries.

Walking Funeral Procession

Jacqueline Kennedy walked in the funeral procession behind the caisson as it proceeded from the White House toward St. Matthew's Cathedral.

Camelot Memory Framing

During her interview with Theodore White, Mrs. Kennedy used the musical Camelot to frame how she wanted her husband's presidency remembered.

Theodore White Interview

Jacqueline Kennedy gave journalist Theodore H. White an interview on November 29, 1963, one week after the assassination.

Warren Commission Testimony

Jacqueline Kennedy provided testimony to the Warren Commission concerning what she saw and heard during the shooting in Dealey Plaza.

Testimony

Gives testimony concerning the motorcade, the shooting, and events inside the presidential limousine.

Role range: 1961-1963