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Originally Posted by cal828
Like you DJ, I remember it all too well. Walter Chronkite practically breaking down sobbing himself as he announced the president's death. LBJ getting sworn in with Jackie in attendance still in her blood stained clothes. Then later, the slow funeral procession with the President's casket on the gun carriage making its way to the Capitol Rotunda and the riderless horse led by the soldier in his dress uniform. And still later, John-Johns little salute to his Dad. Sad stuff, that stays with you forever.
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Over the years can't count the times i've watched the above you describe..
Figured you and Ocala Mike and maybe couple others might remember..
and Dan Rather made his bones with on the spot reporting...
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