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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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KEYWORDS: ford; geraldrford
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To: spectre
I 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.

I didn't know that. God bless them. How very special they are.

61 posted on 01/02/2007 6:40:50 AM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: defconw

It is a gorgeous day here in Washington, so that's a nice touch for the day.


62 posted on 01/02/2007 6:41:10 AM PST by linda_22003
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To: linda_22003

MAybe she just looked older because of her grief. I know the week my dad died I looked about 70.


63 posted on 01/02/2007 6:41:17 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Miss Marple
I heard that the Bushes had visited Mrs. Ford, but I did not know that they had invited the kids and grandkids to the White House, What a great thing for them.
64 posted on 01/02/2007 6:41:23 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: Mo1
I'm stuck with the networks until Fox local switches to FNC, maybe at 10 a.m. On ABC, they showed the cathedral--nice to see Nancy Reagan. Mr. & Mrs. Slick looked to be chatting with Jimmah?(thought he was a no-show)
65 posted on 01/02/2007 6:42:14 AM PST by Miss Didi
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To: defconw
The comment on Fox was that since they had all been born after their grandfather left the White House, it was a first-time visit for all of them.

What a nice thing for the President to do. I am sure he showed them the Oval Office and a few of the other places where their grandfather made history.

66 posted on 01/02/2007 6:43:00 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Miss Marple

I think I'm just aware of it since the Ford "kids" are all my peers (all were born 1950-1957; I was born in 1955). It's the only time in my life there was someone "my age" in the White House when I was growing up, except for Caroline.


67 posted on 01/02/2007 6:43:12 AM PST by linda_22003
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To: linda_22003
The day of my grandfather's funeral was gorgeous as well. It helps. It is a day my Grandpa and President Ford would have liked.
68 posted on 01/02/2007 6:43:29 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: Miss Didi

Rats...I thought he would be heading straight to Michigan (Jimmy).


69 posted on 01/02/2007 6:43:45 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: David Isaac

For today, could you lay aside the political disagreement?


70 posted on 01/02/2007 6:44:30 AM PST by James Ewell Brown Stuart (Happy 200th Birthday General Robert E. Lee 1/19/2007!)
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To: Miss Marple
This is reminding me of my dad's funeral..sniff

{{HUGS, Miss Marple}}

I only remember a few things from my dad's funeral .. I had just turned 8 yr. old when he died

But I do remember there were alot of people there .. my dad was very active in our parish .. and I remember the viewing, there was a snow storm and the lights were knocked out for a bit and we were all standing in the funeral parlor holding flashlights and candles

71 posted on 01/02/2007 6:44:52 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
OK tears again! I was a kid when President Ford took over, so I am sure for the grandkids it was a very special visit.
72 posted on 01/02/2007 6:45:07 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: James Ewell Brown Stuart

I agree. One Ford thread started with someone snippily saying, "He was pro-abortion, you know". Classy, huh?


73 posted on 01/02/2007 6:45:30 AM PST by linda_22003
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To: Miss Marple
President and Mr.s Bush had the Ford children and grandchildren to the White House last night. They also went to Blair House to visit Mrs. Ford. OUT OF CAMERA SHOT, I might add.

Two GOOD families. I'm proud of both.

74 posted on 01/02/2007 6:45:40 AM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: Miss Marple

Hillary and Jimmah chatting nicely. ;-(


75 posted on 01/02/2007 6:46:48 AM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: Miss Marple
Hellary and Carter are in a deep discussion
76 posted on 01/02/2007 6:47:08 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
Hellary and Carter are in a deep discussion

Over how to screw up the country if she gets elected?

77 posted on 01/02/2007 6:48:05 AM PST by Darth Republican
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To: Mo1
President Bush 41 to the rescue. Brit: "The much beloved Barbara". I love Brit!
78 posted on 01/02/2007 6:48:30 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: linda_22003

It's because they are just words from a type writer. Surely, in person, they would not be that rude. (If they are, their mama's would be ashamed of them)


79 posted on 01/02/2007 6:49:26 AM PST by James Ewell Brown Stuart (Happy 200th Birthday General Robert E. Lee 1/19/2007!)
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To: Darth Republican
Bush 41 looks really, really good today. Young even!
80 posted on 01/02/2007 6:49:54 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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