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Rites For Taft: Nation Joins Leaders In Final Tribute

Rites For Taft: Nation Joins Leaders In Final Tribute
Clip: 352770_1_1
Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1588
Original Film: 026-488-01
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
Timecode: 00:53:02 - 00:54:18

Same as catalog # 515005 America's leaders unite in tribute to the late senator Robert A. Taft, respected by political friends and foes alike. Led by President Eisenhower, hundreds file through the capital rotunda, where the deceased senate majority leader lies in state. CUS - The White House, camera pans down as the hearse is pulling up to the steps. CUS - US Army men take the casket out of the hearse and carry it into the rotunda of the White House. MCUS - The Taft following the casket. MS looking up - American flag flying at half mast. Shot taken from upper balcony - The casket in the center of the rotunda. MCUS/LL - Military men, 4, at attention by the casket. MCUS - Dignitaries arriving to pay their last respects. CUS - Defense Secretary, Charles Wilson. CIS - President Eisenhower and Mamie. MLS - Throngs of people in line to pay their respects.