As the echoes of shock and grief still lingered, the nation came together to bid farewell to its beloved leader. With a somber procession, President John F. Kennedy's coffin was carried from the Capitol Building, where he lay in state, to the majestic Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle for a Requiem Mass. The revered cathedral's pews were filled with dignitaries, friends, and family, all gathered to pay their final respects. Following the sorrowful ceremony, the presidential procession made its way to Arlington National Cemetery, where Kennedy was laid to rest with full military honors.