John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame, Presidential memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, US
The John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame features a continuous fire within a circular bronze structure at the burial site surrounded by granite stones.
Jacqueline Kennedy ignited the initial flame during the state funeral on November 25, 1963, following President Kennedy's assassination in Dallas.
The memorial draws millions of visitors annually to reflect upon the legacy of President Kennedy and his contributions to American society.
Visitors can access the memorial from April through September between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM, and October through March between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
The flame system underwent modernization in 2013 with new gas lines and drainage infrastructure while maintaining its continuous operation since 1963.
Location: Arlington County
Architects: John Carl Warnecke
Part of: John F. Kennedy gravesite
Opening Hours: April-September 08:00-19:00; October-March 08:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: 38.88153,-77.07151
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47
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