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- 1964 Lincoln Convertible Presidential Motorcade Automobile, September 1964 - White House vehicles are custom-built to distinguish and protect the President of the United States. But sometimes, Secret Service agents have to adapt standard automobiles to fit their needs. Portable handrails and steps were mounted to this convertible before a motorcade. They allowed agents to ride along with a good view of their surroundings and close proximity in case of danger.

- September 28, 1964
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1964 Lincoln Convertible Presidential Motorcade Automobile, September 1964
White House vehicles are custom-built to distinguish and protect the President of the United States. But sometimes, Secret Service agents have to adapt standard automobiles to fit their needs. Portable handrails and steps were mounted to this convertible before a motorcade. They allowed agents to ride along with a good view of their surroundings and close proximity in case of danger.
- Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 23, 1963, "Mrs. Kennedy Escorts Body to White House" - This Saturday evening issue of the <em>Detroit News</em> shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.

- November 23, 1963
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 23, 1963, "Mrs. Kennedy Escorts Body to White House"
This Saturday evening issue of the Detroit News shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
- President Kennedy Riding in the 1961 Presidential Lincoln Limousine with Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt, Washington, D.C., 1963 - In February 1963, President John F. Kennedy and Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt waved to onlookers lining the streets of Washington, D.C. The two ride in the 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine. The vehicle would be radically changed after President Kennedy's assassination. A permanent roof, bullet-proof glass, and extensive armor-plating made the car much more secure.

- February 20, 1963
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President Kennedy Riding in the 1961 Presidential Lincoln Limousine with Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt, Washington, D.C., 1963
In February 1963, President John F. Kennedy and Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt waved to onlookers lining the streets of Washington, D.C. The two ride in the 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine. The vehicle would be radically changed after President Kennedy's assassination. A permanent roof, bullet-proof glass, and extensive armor-plating made the car much more secure.
- Newspaper, The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, Michigan) for November 23, 1963, "Proclaim National Mourning" - This Saturday evening issue of the Royal Oak, Michigan, <em>Daily Tribune</em> shows the way newspapers around the world announced the death of President John F. Kennedy. The editors took the unusual step of devoting most of the front page and many following pages to the events in Dallas on Friday November 22, 1963. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.

- November 23, 1963
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Newspaper, The Daily Tribune (Royal Oak, Michigan) for November 23, 1963, "Proclaim National Mourning"
This Saturday evening issue of the Royal Oak, Michigan, Daily Tribune shows the way newspapers around the world announced the death of President John F. Kennedy. The editors took the unusual step of devoting most of the front page and many following pages to the events in Dallas on Friday November 22, 1963. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.
- President Kennedy with Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt in the 1961 Presidential Lincoln Limousine, Washington, D.C., 1963 - Foreign policy was an outstanding aspect of John F. Kennedy's Cold War administration. Amid global political and military tensions, the president hosted several Latin American dignitaries. This photograph shows Kennedy with Romulo Betancourt, then president of Venezuela. The two friends and statesmen met in February 1963 to discuss their nations' relationship and mutual concerns.

- February 01, 1963
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President Kennedy with Venezuelan President Romulo Betancourt in the 1961 Presidential Lincoln Limousine, Washington, D.C., 1963
Foreign policy was an outstanding aspect of John F. Kennedy's Cold War administration. Amid global political and military tensions, the president hosted several Latin American dignitaries. This photograph shows Kennedy with Romulo Betancourt, then president of Venezuela. The two friends and statesmen met in February 1963 to discuss their nations' relationship and mutual concerns.
- Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 23, 1963, "Kennedy Slain! Johnson President" - This Saturday morning issue of the <em>Detroit Free Press</em> shows the way newspapers around the world announced the death of President John F. Kennedy. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much of the first twelve pages to the events in Dallas on November 22, 1963. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.

- November 23, 1963
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Detroit Free Press Newspaper for November 23, 1963, "Kennedy Slain! Johnson President"
This Saturday morning issue of the Detroit Free Press shows the way newspapers around the world announced the death of President John F. Kennedy. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much of the first twelve pages to the events in Dallas on November 22, 1963. This lengthy coverage was only for such major events.