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November 23, 1963, Independence, Missouri, Truman Presidential Library: Former President Harry S. Truman made a public statement the morning after President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Truman, age 79, sat before cameras to address the nation. Truman read from prepared remarks: "I am shocked and beyond words at the tragedy that has happened to our country and to President Kennedy's family today. The president's death is a great personal loss to the country and to me. He was a great president, one the people loved and trusted. Mrs. Truman and I send our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Kennedy and the Kennedy family." Reporter asked about President Johnson facing the sudden weight of responsibility. Truman's response: "He's perfectly capable of carrying out the job. Don't worry about him." Truman spoke from experience—April 12, 1945, Truman suddenly became president when FDR died. Truman served as VP only 82 days before succession. Truman understood what Johnson faced. Truman boarded Air Force jet at 11:25 AM for Washington to attend Kennedy's funeral. November 25: Truman attended funeral at St. Matthew's Cathedral, walked in procession, attended burial at Arlington.

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