Ronald Wilson Reagan Funeral : National Day of Mourning
June 5th, 2004 Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th President of the United States, died at 1:00 p.m. PDT at his home in Los Angeles, California. Born February 6, 1911, he was 93 years old. This gallery covers the Reagan's Formal Funeral Procession in horse-drawn caisson along Constitution Avenue to the U.S. Capitol. For 24 hours the President's remains lay in State in Rotunda of U.S. Capitol for public to pay respects. This gallery is permanently dedicated for the public to pay respect to our Nation's beloved President. I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead. - Ronald Reagan
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A close up of the casket, adorned with wreathes.
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The playing of the National Anthem caused many to place their hands over their hearts.
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A shot of the viewing.
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A statue of Lincoln Memorial watches over another deceased President.
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Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, stand (in statue form), during the proceedings.
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A man watches as he makes his way to the front of the line.
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People exiting The Rotunda after viewing their former president.
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Capitol services had tons of beverages ready to be given out to those who were patiently waiting hours in the humid evening.
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Its Michael Moore!...no its just his look alike with his family to pay their respects.
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A young boy tries to get ahead in the long line.
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A group of friends wait in line, trying to see the viewing before the morning, when the President's body would be moved to it's final location.
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A sense of patriotism and respect filled the air as people waited. *
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The US Capitol Building and it's nightly reflection in the Reflecting Pool.
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A final farewell to a beloved President.
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