List of dignitaries at the state funeral of John F. Kennedy

[1][2][3] With so many foreign dignitaires attending the funeral, some law enforcement officials, including MPDC Chief Robert V. Murray, later said that it was the biggest security nightmare they ever faced.

[7][8] In all, 220 foreign dignitaries from 92 countries, five international agencies, and the papacy attended the funeral.

[9][10] The dignitaries including 19 heads of state and government and members of royal families.

[11] This was the largest gathering of foreign statesmen in the history of the United States.

[12] Various world leaders and statesmen did not attend the slain president's funeral.