60. The East Room

This is the actual flag that was draped over the late President’s coffin as he lie in state in The East Room

NOTE: There were two flags used to cover Kenney's casket as he lay in state. One was used in the East Room, the other was used in the rotunda of the Capitol Building - during his funeral mass and at the burial site. That flag was presented to Jaqueline Kennedy.

The East Room - Several pieces of memorabilia from the assassination of JFK.
Jackie Kennedy's funeral veil

This is the veil that Jackie wore during the JFK funeral mass.

Also included is an umbrella that she used for her funeral ensamble

ABOVE: this authentic piece of cloth was used to cover the catafalque in the East Room while Kennedy lay in state.
LEFT: Jackie is shown here wearing the veil and hat leaving the funeral mass with her family.