The Funeral of Rear Admiral Sigsbee, famed Captain of the USS Maine

Date

2011-12-02

Authors

Scott, Arthur E., 1917-1976

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Publisher

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

Abstract

"The Burial of the remains of Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee, U.S.N. Retired, Captain of the historic battleship Maine, who died last week took place with military honors at arlington cemetary today, accompanied by a naval and marine guard. Full military honors were accorded the late admiral. Photo shows: The naval guard lifting the flag from the casket just before burial." Description from attached caption

Description

Print; 8x10; B&W

Keywords

Sigsbee, Charles D. (Charles Dwight), 1845-1923, Group Portraits, Funeral processions

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