JFK Funeral Archive

JOHN F. KENNEDY. Archive of six pieces related to John F. Kennedy’s assassination and funeral, 1963-1964. All in very good condition, housed in a protective sleeve.

Items and Excerpts

Invitation to the luncheon in Dallas to which Kennedy was traveling when he was assassinated, November 22, 1963, with the 5¢ U.S. postage stamp featuring John F. Kennedy, issued May 29, 1964, postmarked in Dallas. 1 p., 7? x 9.875?.

Typed Eulogy by Senator Mike Mansfield of Montana, November 24, 1963, on United States Senate letterhead. 1 p., 8? x 10.5?.

“There was a sound of laughter; in a moment, it was no more. And so she took a ring from her finger and placed it in his hands.”

“A piece of each of us died at that moment. Yet, in death he gave of himself to us. He gave us of a good heart from which the laughter came. He gave us of a profound wit, from which a great leadership emerged. He gave us of a kindness and a strength fused into a human courage to seek peace without fear.”

Typed Message by Senator Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota, later Vice President to Lyndon B. Johnson. 1 p., 8? x 10.5?.

“At the death of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, every American felt as if he had lost a loved one. This was a personal loss. We are now not just a people, but a family.”

Printed Memorial Tribute by Rabbi Henry Segal of B’Nai Israel Synagogue, Washington, D.C., November 25, 1963. 4 pp., 6.5? x 8.5?.

“With heads bowed in sorrow, hearts heavy with grief, and eyes blurred by tears of weeping, we, together with millions all over the world, have these past three nightmarish days watched the lifeless mortal remains of this classically immortal leader being brought back to this beautiful and historic capital of our nation, the scene of his beautiful and happy family life, and the arena of his brilliant and triumphal career as a leader of men, to be born on his final journey to his eternal resting place in the hallowed ground directly across from the memorial honoring another great martyred champion of human freedom, Abraham Lincoln.”

Printed Excerpt from the Congressional Record for the House of Representatives and the Senate on November 25, 1963, including eulogies and motions to adjourn as a mark of respect. 8 pp., 8.5? x 11?.

First Day Cover for the 5¢ U.S. postage stamp featuring John F. Kennedy, issued May 29, 1964, with story of Mrs. Kennedy’s provision of a favorite photograph for the cover. 3 pp. + envelope, 7.25? x 4.5?.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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