This composite is made of fashion plates showing mourning wear, an illustration of the President Abraham's Lincoln lying in state in the East Room of the White House, and the North Portico draped in black cloth in mourning for President James Garfield. The image was used for the digital exhibit called "Black Cloth: Mourning Dress and Drapery at the White House." It may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the exhibit. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

In this photograph, taken by Robert L. Knudsen, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy is escorted through the State Dining Room by Naval Aide Commander Tazwell T. Shepard, Jr. following President John F. Kennedy's State Funeral on November 25, 1963. Following his assassination in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, Kennedy's body lay in state in the East Room of the White House and the United States Capitol Building prior to burial at Arlington Cemetery three days later. The funeral service was held at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C. This photograph was taken during the post-funeral reception at the White House.

This photograph, taken by Robert L. Knudsen on November 25, 1963, shows the table in the Family Dining Room set with refreshments for a reception that followed President John F. Kennedy's State Funeral. Following his assassination in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, Kennedy's body lay in state in the East Room of the White House and the United States Capitol Building prior to burial at Arlington Cemetery three days later. The funeral service was held at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The design of the room reflects its appearance after First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy repurposed the space into a dining room for small functions and a staging area for state dinners. The redecoration of the room followed a vibrant yellow color scheme, featuring a gold lattice and pink rose rug personally selected for the room by interior designer Sister Parish. Other additions to the room included yellow silk curtains, a French white and dark green marble mantel, a New York convex mirror, and an 1859 portrait of Virginia planter Brig. Gen. John Hartwell Cocke by artist Edward Troye.

This photograph, taken by Robert L. Knudsen on November 25, 1963, shows the table in the Family Dining Room set with refreshments for a reception that followed President John F. Kennedy's State Funeral. Following his assassination in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, Kennedy's body lay in state in the East Room of the White House and the United States Capitol Building prior to burial at Arlington Cemetery three days later. The funeral service was held at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The design of the room reflects its appearance after First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy repurposed the space into a dining room for small functions and a staging area for state dinners. The redecoration of the room followed a vibrant yellow color scheme, featuring a gold lattice and pink rose rug personally selected for the room by interior designer Sister Parish. Other additions to the room included yellow silk curtains, a French white and dark green marble mantel, a New York convex mirror, and an 1859 portrait of Virginia planter Brig. Gen. John Hartwell Cocke by artist Edward Troye.

This photograph of the entrance to the Blue Room as seen from the Cross Hall was taken by Cecil Stoughton on November 24, 1963. The Presidential Seal hangs above the entryway, which has been draped in black mourning crepe for the State Funeral of President John F. Kennedy. Following his assassination in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, Kennedy's body lay in state in the East Room of the White House and the United States Capitol Building prior to burial at Arlington National Cemetery. This photograph was taken on the day the president's body departed from the White House to lie in state at the Capitol. By the flags on either side of the door are a gilded bronze light standards created by McKim, Mead & White for the 1902 White House renovations. The candle arms of the light standards were extended during First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's redecoration of the White House.

This photograph, taken on November 24, 1963, shows the Blue Room of the White House dressed in mourning for the State Funeral for President John F. Kennedy. Black crepe hangs from the central chandelier and is draped on the mantelpiece. Following his assassination in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, Kennedy's body lay in state in the East Room of the White House and the United States Capitol Building prior to burial at Arlington National Cemetery. This photograph was taken on the day the president's body departed from the White House to lie in state at the Capitol.

This photograph shows the caparison that was carried by riderless horse Black Jack during President John F. Kennedy's funeral procession on November 25, 1963. The materials, seen here on a circa 1810 octagonal library in the Library, include a saddle, blanket, sword, boots, and spurs. After the funeral, the equipment was presented by the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment Old Guard to assistant military aide Lt. Col. James M. Connell. Connell also served as military aide to General of the Army Omar N. Eradley and President Lyndon B. Johnson.

In this photograph, taken on November 25, 1963, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and her brother-in-law Senator Edward Kennedy receive guests in the Red Room following the State Funeral for President John F. Kennedy. Here, Mrs. Kennedy shakes hands with Prince Georg Valdemar of Denmark. Also pictured among the distinguished guests are Danish Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag; Prince Jean of Luxembourg; Prince Moulay Abdallah of Morocco; U.S. Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke; and Brig. Gen. Godfrey T. McHugh, Air Force aide to President Kennedy. Following his assassination in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, Kennedy's body lay in state in the East Room of the White House and the United States Capitol Building prior to burial at Arlington National Cemetery three days later. A funeral service was held at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

This stereograph is a rare view of the White House draped in black crepe in mourning for President Abraham Lincoln. The official bereavement period for President Lincoln was thirty days, so this image dates from between April 15 and May 22, 1865. John Alexander, White House decorator and upholsterer, supervised the other funeral arrangements, including building the catafalque, which still survives, upon which Lincoln's coffin rested in the East Room and in the Capitol Building. Note the platform or drawbridge built to the East Room window, to allow exit to viewing mourners and the six hundred people invited to attend the funeral.

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding's funeral procession on its way to the cemetery in Marion, Ohio on August 10, 1923. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "President Harding Funeral Procession Proceeding Down East Center St. on Way to Cemetery, Marion, Ohio."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Chapel at Monument Cemetery, now called Marion Cemetery, in Marion, Ohio. It was taken as part of a series documenting President Warren G. Harding's funeral proceedings. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "Monument Cemetery, Marion, Ohio."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows the vault where President Warren G. Harding's body was temporarily interred. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "Receiving Vault, Marion, Ohio, Where the Body was Temporarily Interred-- Harding Funeral."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows the Harding lot in the Marion, Ohio, cemetery where President Warren G. Harding's mother and sister were buried. It was taken as part of a series of photographs during Harding's funeral proceedings. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "Harding Lot in Cemetery, Marion, Ohio, Where the President's Mother and Sister Lie Buried."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows Warren G. Harding's funeral party leaving the cemetery in Marion, Ohio on August 10, 1923. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "Harding Funeral Party Leaving Cemetery, Marion, Ohio."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows First Lady Florence Harding's family home in Marion, Ohio, where a small reception following President Warren G. Harding's funeral was held. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "The King [sic] Home, in Marion, Ohio, Opened Its Doors to Prominent Guests Attending the Harding Funeral."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows, left to right, Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison at the reception following President Warren G. Harding's funeral in Marion, Ohio. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "Ford Edison and Firestone at the King [sic] Residence, Marion, Ohio-- Pres. Harding's Funeral."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding's home in Marion, Ohio. It was taken in a series covering his funeral. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "President Harding's Home Showing the Famous Front Porch, Marion, Ohio."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows the train bearing President Warren G. Harding's body as it comes into Chicago. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "Funeral Train Bearing Body of President Harding Coming into Chicago." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112104.

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows the Pullman car carrying the body of President Warren G. Harding stopped in Chicago, Illinois. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "Pullman Car "Superb" Containing Body of President Harding in Chicago, Ill."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows the White House with its flag lowered to half mast in mourning of President Warren G. Harding, whose body was lying in state. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "The White House, Flag at Half Mast White President Harding's Body Was Lying in State." Taken from above the West Wing, this photograph overlooks the Rose Garden. Prior to its transformation by Rachel Lambert Mellon in 1962, the West Garden went through several iterations. This photograph shows the space as a Rose Garden, as planned by First Lady Ellen Axson Wilson and George Burnap in 1913.

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows the caisson carrying President Warren G. Harding's body as it leaves the White House on its way to the U.S. Capitol. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "Caisson Carrying the Body of President Harding Enroute from White House to Capitol, Washington, D. C."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding's funeral procession arriving at the U.S. Capitol on August 8, 1923 where his body would lie in state for mourners to pay respects. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "President Harding's Body Arriving at the Capitol, Washington, D. C."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Harding's casket lying in state in the East Room on August 8, 1923 with an honor guard. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "President Harding's Body Lying in State, East Room of the White House." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112109.

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Harding's casket lying in state in the United States Capitol Rotunda on August 8, 1923. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "President Harding's Body Lying in State in the Rotunda of the Capitol, Washington, D. C."

This stereograph by Keystone View Company shows President Warren G. Harding's casket leaving the White House on August 8, 1923. While in San Francisco toward the end of his "Voyage of Understanding," Harding suddenly died on August 2, 1923, most likely from a heart attack. The caption reads: "President Harding's Body Leaving the White House, Washington, D. C." There is text on the back of this card. See image number 1112113.