i have just talked to father oskar huber.and another priest have tells me that they have administered the last rites of the catholic church to president kennedy. president kennedy has been assassinated. it is official now, the president is dead. women here in shock, some have fainted. secret service men are standing by. there is only one word to describe the picture here, and that his grief and much of it. it is official as of a few moments ago, the president of the united states is dead. >> at 1:33 a white house aide briefs and newsmen. arrangements for swearing in the new president are being made. president kennedy's body is to be placed aboard air force one for the flight back to washington. at 2:38 in the forward cabin of air force one, unnecessary ceremony. >> i do solemnly swear that i will faithfully execute the office of presidency of the united states and will to the best of my abilities preserve protect, defend the constitution of the united states. so help me god. >> shortly before the dawn of saturday morning, joh