Black and white photo of President John F. Kennedy sitting at his desk in the Oval Office in 1961. (U.S. Embassy New Delhi/CC BY-ND 2.0)
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By Sam Cohen
Here’s what you need to know: When it comes to where famous people are buried, everyone from actors to politicians to musicians were laid to rest in the hallowed grounds of these cemeteries, plenty of whom you’ll recognize.
Places of rest:
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President John F. Kennedy’s grave in Arlington National Cemetery is marked by The Eternal Flame, a specially designed burner that was lit by Jacqueline Kennedy following his death, which still burns to this day. JFK was the 35th president of the United States and was assassinated on November 22, 1963.
- Country music legend and Virginia native Patsy Cline is buried at Shenandoah Memorial Park in Winchester. Fans and visitors typically leave pennies at her grave site as a token of their appreciation. Cline began her singing career as a teenager, and she got her big break in 1957 after she sang “Walkin’ After Midnight” on the “Talent Scouts” show.
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When Henrietta Lacks died in 1951 at the age of 31 due to cervical cancer, she didn’t know that she would go on to become famous in the world of modern medicine. Her cancer cells—which medical professionals used without consent—became the primary source of the HeLa cell line, one of the most important cell line developments in medical research. She is buried in an unmarked grave in Clover.
Have we piqued your curiosity? Virginia serves as the final resting place for many famous people; click on our link below to learn more.
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