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US commemorates JFK's death

The US is commemorating president John F Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his assassination.

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Kennedy family remember JFK

Members of the Kennedy family and mourners have laid a wreath and red roses on the grave of the JFK as memorial services marking the 50th anniversary of the President take place across America.

Soldiers retired the colours at JFK's grave as part of the memorial service. Credit: ITV

Two bagpipers marked the start of the solemn memorial at Kennedy's grave in Arlington Cemetery in Virginia this morning.

Members of the Kennedy family pay their respects. Credit: ITV

Members of the Kennedy family laid red roses on the gravesite, which is also the final resting place of his wife Jacqueline and two of their children.

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