Funeral rites and ceremonies

Air Force jets fly over in formation during the funeral services for President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery.

Headlights illuminate the bridge leading across the river to Arlington National Cemetery as Arlington House, former home of Robert E. Lee, stands on the hillside gravesite of President John F. Kennedy the night before he is laid to rest.

Cameras capture the crowds and activity around the grave during the burial service for President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery.

A small crowd gathers across from the White House and Pennsylvania Avenue during the funeral of President John F. Kennedy.

Members of the Kennedy family, including Jacqueline Kennedy (center left, partially obscured) and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy (center right) take their places as the burial service at Arlington National Cemetery for President John F. Kennedy draws to a close.

Unidentified dignitaries arrive in Washington, D.C. for the funeral services for President John F. Kennedy.

Folded flag in hand, Jacqueline Kennedy steps away from her husband's grave with brother-in-law and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy during President John F. Kennedy's burial service at Arlington National Cemetery.

Mourners fill the fields at Arlington National Cemetery to witness the burial of President John F. Kennedy.

His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, arrives in Washington for the funeral services for President John F. Kennedy. Prince Philip represented his wife, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

Jacqueline Kennedy (center left) and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy (center right), followed by Ted Kennedy (second from right) approach the grave of President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery as servicemen prepare to fold the flag covering the president's casket.