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Kennedy Funeral

January 9, 2019

The November 1963 state funeral for slain President John F. Kennedy drew the largest number of foreign heads of state and government to ever gather in the United States, with 220 dignitaries from 92 nations. The photo shows at least 11 State Department special agents (highlighted in red) protecting more than 45 international dignitaries (highlighted in blue). (U.S. Department of State)

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