Robert F. Kennedy gravesite, Memorial grave in Arlington National Cemetery, United States
The permanent gravesite features a semicircular granite plaza with a white wooden cross and inscriptions from Kennedy's notable speeches carved into stone walls.
After Robert F. Kennedy's assassination in June 1968, his burial at Arlington National Cemetery required floodlights due to the train procession's delayed arrival.
The gravesite, designed by architect I.M. Pei in 1971, reflects Kennedy's values through its minimalist design incorporating granite from Deer Isle, Maine.
The memorial includes accessible pathways for visitors with mobility limitations, allowing everyone to approach the grave located in Section 45.
This cemetery plot represents one of the rare night burials at Arlington, with thousands gathering along the railway route during the funeral train's journey.
Location: Arlington County
Architects: I. M. Pei
Made from material: granite, marble, wood
Address: District of Freedom #8573311, Sheridan Dr, Arlington, VA 22204 22204
GPS coordinates: 38.88121,-77.07148
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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