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Lincoln catafalque being used for Sen. Lautenberg
06-05-2013, 09:50 AM
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Lincoln catafalque being used for Sen. Lautenberg
Interesting that it is used for all who lie in state at the Capitol and not just for Presidents.

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06-05-2013, 09:49 PM
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RE: Lincoln catafalque being used for Sen. Lautenberg
What an interesting story! I thought it was only used for Lincoln and Kennedy.

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06-05-2013, 11:00 PM
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RE: Lincoln catafalque being used for Sen. Lautenberg
Very interesting, but I was disappointed to learn that the draperies have been replaced several times. I always thought it was the same cloth Lincoln laid on. At any rate, it is a sacred relic and it's still an honor to be laid upon it. Thanks, Heath. That was a neat little history lesson!

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06-06-2013, 06:40 AM
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RE: Lincoln catafalque being used for Sen. Lautenberg
The catafalque is stored in the basement of the Capitol, in a room that was suppose to be George Washington's crypt. It is not on the tour of the Capitol. Pieces of the original fabric are at Ford's and other repositories.
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