On November 25, 1963, John F. Kennedy was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. President Kennedy was shot to death while riding in an open-car motorcade in Dallas. Vice President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as the 36th president of the United States less than two hours later. The next day, President Johnson issued his first proclamation, declaring November 25 to be a day of mourning for the slain president. An eternal flame now marks the grave
