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President Reagan 06/11/2004
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I did not take this picture. I scanned it from our local newspaper, back in June of 2004. It was a very sad day. This picture was taken during the funeral of President Reagan. I found it in one of my folders with four other pictures I had also scanned.

"After lying in state for thirty-four hours in the Capitol Rotunda, a state funeral service was conducted at the Washington National Cathedral on June 11, the day when President George W. Bush declared a national day of mourning." ~~ Wikipedia

On the left side (as you view the picture) is President Reagan's family and on the immediate right are four former presidents, President Bush and Vice President Cheney. and other dignitaries.

I wish the picture would have also been able to show the world leaders who were also there. I know that General Secretary Gorbachev and former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher were there in attendance as were so many more.

This is not for the current Nostalgia contest. But, I thought it was very interesting for you all to see.

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::0930_23
04/14/14 9:31 PM GMT
It looks like a Who's Who of past politicians, Shads.
I see all the branches of the Service are represented.
Nice of you to "Post one for the Gipper."

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::tigger3
04/14/14 10:34 PM GMT
Very interesting post John, I do see a variety of government officials in this image, well done. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.icedancer
04/15/14 1:28 AM GMT
Great posting and job
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::Marzena
04/15/14 8:10 PM GMT
President Reagan has been particularly appreciated in Poland.
Like our SOT [TicK] I think that this is really Who is Who in the XX century politics, let's say politics at the turn of the centuries.
Thanks for this most interesting post, dear John.
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.mesmerized
04/15/14 11:39 PM GMT
Your scan turned out wonderfully clear, John...I remember watching the service on tv...a lot of well known faces in the crowd...I always liked Reagan and his sense of humor...a moment in history for sure...thanks for sharing.
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Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have any film.
.Eubeen
04/17/14 2:27 AM GMT
A nice post and tribute to the man.
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.Roseman_Stan
04/19/14 1:42 PM GMT
A time when there was reason for respect and honor was a word that meant something.
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