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1954 Press Photo general Hoyt Vandenberg funeral

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Caption: (WX9) WASHINGTON, April 5 – VANDENBERG BODY LIES IN STATE FOR FUNERAL – The flag draped coffin on Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, former air force chief of staff, lies under guard of honor at the crossing in the nave of Washington National cathedral ready for funeral services this afternoon. Burial will be in Arlington National cemetery. (AP wirephoto (see story) bef21400stf-wjs) 1954.

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