General Macarthur's Funeral (1964)

Here's some footage from General Macarthur's Funeral. The war hero died in 1964 and left behind his wife and son.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America (USA).



Title reads 'MacArthur Goves to Rest in Virginia'.



Various shots of the coffin with body of the late General Douglas MacArthur taken into St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Norfolk, Virginia. Coffin is followed by Mrs MacArthur and General's son Arthur, accompanied by the US Attorney General Robert Kennedy and wife. Various shots of the funeral ceremony in the church. GV. MacArthur Memorial building. Various shots of the coffin being laid to rest in memorial. The flag is folded and presented to Mrs MacArthur.



(Comb.F.G.)



Date found in the old record - 13/04/1964.
FILM ID:3167.16

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