Funeral rites and ceremonies

Rope lines hold back the crowd gathered to witness the burial of President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery.

The casket of President John F. Kennedy, carried by servicemen and followed by family members and mourners, arrives at the president's gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery for the burial service. All are unidentified.

The funeral procession escorting the casket of President John F. Kennedy approaches the president's gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery for the burial service.

A crowd gathers at Arlington National Cemetery as the casket carrying the remains of President John F. Kennedy arrives for the president's burial service.

Sailors and Marines take their places for the burial service of President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery. All are unidentified.

Dignitaries walk in the funeral procession carrying the casket of President John F. Kennedy en route to Arlington National Cemetery. All are unidentified.

The caisson carrying the casket of President John F. Kennedy departs the White House for Arlington National Cemetery.

Dignitaries wearing formal mourning clothes walk in the funeral procession for President John F. Kennedy. All are unidentified.

Servicemen take their places at the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy in preparation for the burial service.

Members of the funeral procession for President John F. Kennedy depart the White House. All are unidentified.