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Lying in State: The Traditions and Honors of the United States Capitol

Lying in State: The Traditions and Honors of the United States Capitol In the United States, lying in state is one of the rarest and most prestigious honors bestowed upon a deceased indiv...

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Earl Marshal of England: History, Duties, and the Dukes of Norfolk

Earl Marshal of England The Earl Marshal is a hereditary royal officeholder and one of the Great Officers of State in the United Kingdom. Ranking as the eighth of these high officers—posi...

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