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In 1968, New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign
appeared to be headed for victory. But on June 5, shortly after winning
the California Democratic primary, he was assassinated outside the pantry
of a Los Angeles hotel. His funeral was held three days later at St.
Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.
Photographer Paul Fusco accompanied the funeral train that carried
Kennedy's body from New York to Washington for burial in
Arlington National Cemetery. His coffin, placed in the last car,
was positioned on chairs so it could be seen through large
windows. Thousands of Americans gathered along the route to pay their
respects. Listen to part of his brother Edward's tribute as you follow
the train south.
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Images from
the book
"RFK Funeral Train," by Paul Fusco | Flash Version
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