The memorial services for the late President Eisenhower following his death in March 1969. Shows the funeral caisson moving along Constitution Avenue, the services in the Rotunda and the Washington national Cathedral and the funeral train heading west to Abilene, Kansas. Excerpts from President Nixon’s eulogy are heard.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320723
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Funeral rites and ceremonies
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Funeral rites and ceremonies
History → Funeral rites and ceremonies
History → United States - History - 1961-1969
History → United States - History - 20th century
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)