Matthews Cathedral to the Arlington would be six miles and that is a hell of a long distance to carry a “heavy coffin”. An estimated one million people gathered around the route. Jackie Kennedy's half brother, James Auchincloss, Lady Bird Johnson, Attorney General Robert Kennedy, Sargent Shriver Jacqueline Kennedy, brother-in-law Stephen Smith and Senator Edward Kennedy all attended. This was surly an impressing sight in the collective memory, the mourners walking in respect roughly eight blocks from the iconic White House to St. Matthews Cathedral. If as they say the Kennedys where as close as America gets to royalty, then the fact that Jackie Kennedy presented a regal appearance was a sight to behold. It was said that her face was etched in pain visible even behind the veil she wore, her demeanor never subdued and her step never was misplaced, sure footed as it …show more content…
Over 90 national flags would go to half-staff in their native countries. Even the Panama Canal would briefly close in respect. Athens policeman stopped traffic. This pageantry was a security nightmare so naturally the had 4,000 armed men protected the route even though the damage was done to one the others shouldn't become a target as well. It is a miracle that no incident occurred. The drive to Arlington took over an hour. The long line of snazzy limousines moved slowly behind the