After her husband was pronounced dead, Jacqueline refused to remove her blood-stained clothing and reportedly regretted having washed the blood off her face and hands, explaining to Lady Bird Johnson that she wanted "them to see what they have done to Jack".
Pasi burri i saj u shpall i vdekur, Kennedy refuzoi të hiqte rrobat me njolla me gjak dhe thuhet se u pendua që kishte larë gjakun nga fytyra e saj dhe duart, duke i shpjeguar Lady Bird Johnson se ajo donte "ata të shihnin atë që ata i kishin bërë Jack".