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Today in History: November 25, John F. Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington

Also on this day, Elian Gonzalez, a 5-year-old Cuban boy, was rescued by a pair of sport fishermen off the coast of Florida, setting off an international custody battle

A black and white photo of the funeral of President John F. Kennedy
Jacqueline Kennedy, Edward Kennedy and Robert Kennedy stand as the coffin of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy passes them. Original Publication: People Disc – HF0367 (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
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The body of President John F. Kennedy was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery after a funeral procession through Washington; an estimated 1 million people lined the procession route.

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