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Live Thread - President Ford's Body Leaving Capitol for Final Time
FNC ^ | January 02, 2007 | AP

Posted on 01/02/2007 5:41:07 AM PST by Mo1

WASHINGTON — Gerald R. Ford leaves his beloved U.S. Capitol for the last time Tuesday as the period set aside for ordinary Americans to say goodbye gives way to an elaborate invitation-only funeral at the awe-inspiring Washington National Cathedral.

As the first order of business Tuesday, Ford's remains were being removed from the Rotunda to lie in repose briefly outside the Senate before leaving the Capitol where Ford served as a congressman for 25 years. As vice president, Ford also had the constitutional title of president of the Senate.

Watch streaming live video at 9:15 a.m. ET on FOXNews.com.

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To: Mo1
I can't decide which is more poignant, the 4 Ford children walking up the steps, the old men gathered at the bottom or his grandchildren and great grandchildren waiting for him in the wind.
21 posted on 01/02/2007 6:13:40 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: spectre
don't know if anyone has mentioned that yesterday, Susan and her brother, Michael, stood for hours to shake the hand and "thank" each mourner who came by to pay respects to their father.

Jack and his wife did the same thing on Sunday

I thought that was very nice of them to do that .. The Ford's are good and decent folks

22 posted on 01/02/2007 6:15:10 AM PST by Mo1 (the violence will stop when US politicians step up to the plate and act united for victory and peace)
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To: defconw

I am so glad that Brit Hume is anchoring Fox's coverage.


23 posted on 01/02/2007 6:15:30 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: David Isaac

I think our Republic is surviving.


24 posted on 01/02/2007 6:16:09 AM PST by 1rudeboy
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To: Mo1; Miss Marple; Admin Moderator

That's a good idea!


25 posted on 01/02/2007 6:17:28 AM PST by GreenLanternCorps (WHO DEY! WHO DEY! WHO DEY THINK GONNA BEAT DEM BENGALS!!!)
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To: Miss Marple
Yes he is the one to do it. I always liked the Ford's good solid Americans. The kids have always been classy. The knowledge gathered at the bottom of those steps.......... Cheney, Rumsfeld, Baker, Dole. Wow!
26 posted on 01/02/2007 6:18:30 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: defconw
The knowledge gathered at the bottom of those steps.......... Cheney, Rumsfeld, Baker, Dole. Wow!

I think they're all honorary pallbearers.

27 posted on 01/02/2007 6:20:07 AM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: spectre

Glad you posted that - I wanted to mention it, too. Such a remarkable and outstanding gesture.


28 posted on 01/02/2007 6:20:47 AM PST by Rte66
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To: defconw

Ford was indeed a cut above the character of many past presidents. But he was a moderate and was antagonistic toward the conservative side of the GOP, where my sympathies lie.

I, too was a History minor, as well as Political Science. I have found zero revisionism that would favor the conservatives, who do not seem to be in charge of that department.

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. My next anniversery will be 30. May you have as many and more.


29 posted on 01/02/2007 6:21:32 AM PST by David Isaac
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To: Right_in_Virginia
I believe you are right. What history those men can tell us. I love history. I hate seeing Ford buried, but time Marches on.
30 posted on 01/02/2007 6:21:40 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: David Isaac
That is because he was the "acceptable" choice for the Democrats in Congress who had to confirm him after they got rid of Agnew. I believe the Rats controlled both houses at that time and wanted to be sure they had an acceptable to them guy in as VP before they got rid of Nixon. I am sure he was a nice guy and all, but if he was acceptable to the Rats he was probably not good for the country and his beliefs were not conservative.
31 posted on 01/02/2007 6:22:08 AM PST by jospehm20
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To: Miss Marple
Thanks for the idea

Michael Ford looks wiped

I heard he was with this father when he died and administer last rites to his father (he's a Minister)
32 posted on 01/02/2007 6:22:17 AM PST by Mo1 (the violence will stop when US politicians step up to the plate and act united for victory and peace)
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To: Mo1

I was just thinking that Susan looked pretty wiped.


33 posted on 01/02/2007 6:23:28 AM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: Mo1

I pray Betty makes it through this long day.


34 posted on 01/02/2007 6:24:59 AM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: Right_in_Virginia

I think Susan was always close to her father. As the only daughter, I think that is quite likely.


35 posted on 01/02/2007 6:25:27 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Mo1

Thanks for the thread and the ping...


36 posted on 01/02/2007 6:27:07 AM PST by Txsleuth (FREEPATHON TIME--Please become a monthly or dollar a day donor!!)
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To: Miss Marple

Close up of Steve holding back tears


37 posted on 01/02/2007 6:27:37 AM PST by Mo1 (the violence will stop when US politicians step up to the plate and act united for victory and peace)
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To: Miss Marple

Seeing the kids react so emotionally is really touching my heart.


38 posted on 01/02/2007 6:28:10 AM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: Txsleuth
Oh my, a shot of one of the Ford sons holding back tears while "Hail to the Chief" played and the guns fired.

True grief for a beloved man.

39 posted on 01/02/2007 6:28:17 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Right_in_Virginia

They sure loved their father


40 posted on 01/02/2007 6:28:56 AM PST by Mo1 (the violence will stop when US politicians step up to the plate and act united for victory and peace)
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