1970 Press Photo Scene of Gamal Abdel Nasser funeral procession in Cairo

A caisson bearing the body of the late Gamal Abdel Nasser, President of the United Arab Republic, Thursday makes its way slowly through the throngs that crowd Tahrir (Liberation) Square in Cairo. Military men five deep line the route. Man atop statue bears a picture of the late president.

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.