That same day, President Kennedy's flag-draped casket was moved from the White House to the Capitol on a caisson drawn by six grey horses, accompanied by one black horse. At his wife's request, the cortege and other ceremonial details were modeled on the funeral of Abraham Lincoln. Crowds lined Pennsylvania Avenue and many wept uncontrollably as the caisson passed. During the 21 hours that the president's body lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda, about 250,000 people filed by to pay their respects.On Monday, November 25, 1963 President Kennedy was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. The funeral was attended by heads of state and representatives from more than 100 countries, with untold millions more watching on television. Afterward, at the grave site, Mrs. Kennedy and her husband's brothers, Robert and Edward, lit an eternal flame. One of the most iconic images of the day was the picture of the salute to his father given by little John F. Kennedy, Jr. It was his third birthday

Kennedy's son saluting his father's casket as it goes by.

Saying Goodbye

Jackie Kennedy holding her children's hands at Kennedy's funeral.

Kennedy's Grave