57. The Honored 5 in the United States Capitol

Update: 2022-02-08

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Over the past 222 years, 36 people have had the distinction of lying-in-state in the Capitol Building Rotunda. In that time only 5 people have earned the distinction of lying-in-honor in the Rotunda.

What is the difference between lying-in-state and lying-in-honor?

Who are the 5 honored people?

In this episode, we discuss the uncommon history of the United States Capitol Building and the people of integrity and distinction who have been given the honor.

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57. The Honored 5 in the United States Capitol

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57. The Honored 5 in the United States Capitol

Douglas Perkins

57. The Honored 5 in the United States Capitol