Are the people on the route who are clapping doing so out of respect, or clapping because they are happy he is dead, or both?I would think they would stand silent, I doubt anyone clapped when JFK went by.
They were clapping for her in the beginning....when she got out of the car..........she is greatly loved.
People didn't clap on solemn occasions in the 60s; they do now, even in church. I don't care for it myself, but it doesn't mean any disrespect -- quite the opposite, I think.
They were clapping to let Nancy know they appreciate and loved her husband and are "there for her".
They most certainly were not happy he was dead. It did not strike me as inappropriate in the least and now the media can't tell us people just came because of history. This proved they were there out of affection and approval of this great president.