Monday, January 01, 2007

Funeral of President Gerald R. Ford (VIDEO)

UPDATE: CRAWFORD, Texas - President George W. Bush declares that, Tuesday 01/02/07 will be the National day of mourning for President Gerald R. Ford, Federal offices will be closed on that day. For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary December 28, 2006. PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

Former President Gerald R. Ford lies in repose in front of the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol before proceeding to the Rotunda for the State Funeral ceremony, Saturday, December 30, 2006. Former President Ford served in the House of Representatives for 24 years. White House photo by David Bohrer.Artist / Source: C-SPAN, Copyright: 2006 National Cable Satellite Corporation, Format RealVideo, Quality 128Kbps, Audio Channels, Rights Summary: There are no rights or restrictions associated with this clip. PHOTO GALLERY

Pres. Ford Arrives in Andrews AFB, MD - The casket carrying the body of President Gerald R. Ford arrives at Andrews Air Force Base, in Maryland. 12/30/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 42:57 min.
Fmr. Pres. Ford Motorcade at WWII Memorial - On the way to the Capitol, the funeral procession for Fmr. President Gerald Ford stops at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall.12/30/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 6:51 min.

Fmr. Pres. Ford Arrives at Capitol, East Front - The motorcade of Fmr. Pres. Ford arrives at the East Front of the Capitol. After a 21-gun salute, the casket is carried up the steps and into the Rotunda.12/30/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 28:28 min.

U.S. Capitol Funeral Service for Fmr. Pres. Ford - Fmr. President Gerald R. Ford is honored with a funeral conducted in the Capitol Rotunda. Speakers include outgoing Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL), Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK), and others. 12/30/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 52:07 min.

Fmr. Pres. Gerald Ford Funeral Arrival Ceremony in Palm Desert, CA - Former President Gerald Ford funeral arrival ceremony in Palm Desert, California.12/29/2006: PALM DESERT: 20:17 min.

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