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I remember some music from JFK's funeral. Ruffles and Flourishes and Hail to the Chief, of course, but there was a song that I'd never heard before and didn't hear again for years utnil high school or maybe college. It was the Navy Hymn and I thought it was so beautiful, still do. I wanna say there was some bagpipe music,too, but I wouldn't swear to that.

I seem to remember that aside from the continuous drum beat, the funeral dirge was the only music played during JFK's procession. The Navy Hymn (Eternal Father, Strong To Save ...) is very moving and was certainly appropriate for JFK.

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That funeral made a tremendous impression on me. I'm not sure how much I actually remember about it as it occured or how much I've picked up over the years. Anyhow, I am surprised by how much I remember.

If I'm not mistaken, the Navy Hymn was played at the foot of some steps, probably as the casket arrived or departed the Capitol. Jackie Kennedy was so atuned to the historical significance of those solemn days, so aware of every detail of protocol and yet determined to personalize it for her husband's memory. She selected the Navy Hymn to signify his military service and I'm almost positive there was bagpipe music at Arlington in honor of his Irish heritage.