The Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon in Virginia, United States. Footsteps echo in Pentagon hall as camera moves along corridor toward the Hall of Heroes. John Charles Daly stands next to a giant replica of the U.S. Medal of Honor and speaks about medal recipients. He steps in front of a display listing names of Medal of Honor recipients and explains the medal's significance. Scene shifts back in time , to May, 1968 when President Lyndon Baines Johnson is seen speaking at the dedication of the Hall of Heroes, where he confers the Medal on recipients from each of the four military services. He calls out the names of : Charles C. Hagemeister (Army); James E. Williams (Navy); Gerald O. Young (Air Force) and Richard A. Pittman (Marine Corps). President Johnson says their names will be placed with others in the new Hall of Heroes. The President places the medals around the necks of the respective recipients as citations accompanying their awards are read. Next, Mr. Daly is seen again in front of the list of recipients. He notes that these four new additions brought the total of names to 3,210.
Funeral service of United States Senator Robert F. Kennedy at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia, United States. A large number of people carrying candles gathered for the funeral services. People around grave site hold candles. Pallbearers carry a flag draped coffin bearing the body of Senator Robert Kennedy. Pallbearers walk amidst a large crowd. They place the coffin on the ground.
Funeral services for U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia, United States. The flag draped coffin placed on the ground. The late Robert Kennedy's brother Ted Kennedy, his wife Ethel Kennedy and their children attend the funeral mass. People gathered around the coffin.
Funeral services for U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia, United States. The late Robert Kennedy's brother Senator Ted Kennedy and Robert's wife Ethel Kennedy at the funeral mass. Pall bearers around the flag draped coffin. Pallbearers fold the flag and hand it over to Ted Kennedy. Ted presents it to Ethel Kennedy. U.S. President Lyndon Johnson and others express their condolence to Ethel Kennedy. Ethel Kennedy and other family members walk through the crowd preceded by President Johnson and the First Lady Claudia Johnson. Officials kneel down near the coffin.
Funeral services for U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia, United States. Officials kneel down near the coffin. Officials stand around the coffin. Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and her children kneel down near the coffin. Robert Kennedy's widow Ethel Kennedy and his brother Ted walk through the crowd preceded by U.S. President Lyndon Johnson and his wife. The cemetery area lit up by candles. Jackie Kennedy and two children place a wreath on the grave of former President John F. Kennedy.
Funeral services for U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia, United States. A large number of officials and dignitaries including U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey attend the funeral. The cemetery area lit up by candles. People walk up to the coffin and kneel down as they pay their last respects.