Jack Carson Eulogized in Hollywood
Jan. 5, 1963 - Jack Carson (pictured in 1955), the fourth Hollywood star to die of cancer in 18 days, was eulogized today as “a big man...
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Jan 4, 2023
President and Vice President Attend Sen. Kerr’s Funeral
Jan. 4, 1963 - President Kennedy, Vice President Johnson, and a number of Congressional leaders came to Oklahoma City today to attend a...
Jan 4, 2023
Hollywood Stars Attend Dick Powell’s Funeral
Jan. 4, 1963 - Scores of Hollywood’s vintage stars attended memorial services today for one of their own — Dick Powell — and left with...
Dec 19, 2022
Actor Charles Laughton Eulogized in Hollywood
Dec. 19, 1962 - Charles Laughton (pictured in 1939) was eulogized today for his contributions to the performing arts in the United...
Nov 10, 2022
Nov. 10, 1962 - Eulogy for Eleanor Roosevelt
Nov. 10, 1962 - Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt was buried next to her husband, former President Franklin Roosevelt, today in Hyde Park, N.Y....
Feb 20, 2022
Funeral in Beverly Hills for Conductor Bruno Walter
Feb. 20, 1962 - A funeral service was held in Beverly Hills, Calif., today for Bruno Walter (pictured in 1935), the noted conductor who...
Jan 29, 2022
Lavish Funeral for Lucky Luciano in Naples
Jan. 29, 1962 - A funeral service was held today in Naples for Charles (Lucky) Luciano. After the requiem mass, his body was put in a...
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