United States president John F.Kennedy delivers a historic speech in West Berlin where he said "Ich bin ein Berliner" i.e. I am a Berliner. President Kennedy delivers the speech in English which is interpreted in German by an interpreter for better understanding. Crowds cheer the President by shouting "Kennedy, Kennedy!"
The body of assassinated President John F. Kennedy lying in repose in a casket wrapped in flag of United States at the White House as visitors like technicians, news men and White House staff offer prayers and mourn the death. A large number of people holding umbrellas in the rain stand out side the White House to mourn the death of John F.Kennedy.
Arrival of former President Eisenhower at the White House, following the assassination of President Kennedy, to pay respects to the Kennedy family and to meet with President Johnson. Eisenhower is followed by President Lyndon Johnson and first lady Mrs. Ladybird Johnson. The two statesmen enter the executive office lobby where they discuss matters.
Governors of various states and other government officials visit the White House to pay last respects to the Kennedy family following the assassination of President John Kennedy. Former President Truman enters the White House to pay respect to the slain president, and as he comes out with Major General Henry Vaughan (Truman's military aide), photographers flock around his car to take pictures. White House police men are seen on duty. Members of cabinet and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara also reach the White House to mourn the death of the former President. Chief Justice Warren and Mrs. Warren, President Johnson and Mrs. Johnson, Senator of Massachusetts Leverett Saltonstall, Illinois Senator Dirksen, Chief of Protocol Andrew Bittle Duke, General Curtis Lemay of the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Eugene Zuckert and his wife, General Maxwell Taylor Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff all arrive at the White House to pay last respects to the former president John F.Kennedy. Mrs. Warren weeps as she comes out of the White House.
View of airfield at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington D.C. where dignitaries are arriving to pay last respects to the Kennedy family after the assassination of President Kennedy. Governor Reed of Maine is seen leaving the air base in a car. Governor Ross Barnett of Mississippi arrives in C-47 aircraft at the air base. President Johnson is seen entering his Vice President's office.
Interview with Connecticut Senator Abraham Ribicoff, who was United States Secretary of Health,Education and Welfare in the Kennedy Administration. Shortly after President Kennedy's assassination. He talks about his visit to the White House to pay last respects to former president John F.Kennedy. He speaks high of Kennedy's term in the office as the President and ensures that newly appointed President will carry forward Kennedy's philosophy and work towards a better nation. The secretary also supports the idea of passing impending legislation in the name of former president Kennedy to pay homage to him.
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