Monday, November 25, 1963 – Mourners gather at Old Capitol for a memorial service for President John F. Kennedy who was elected to the presidency in 1960 and assassinated on November 22nd.
These amazing four color pics from the November 25, 1963 ceremony at Old Capitol were taken by Don McQuillen – Assistant Director of UI Office of Public Information.
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