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The lowering of the body of Vice Admiral John S. McCain prior to funeral services and burial in Arlington National Cemetery

99-790
Accession Number
99-790
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350298887
Keywords
Armed forces officers
Funeral rites and ceremonies
HST Keywords
Airports - Washington Airport
People Pictured
McCain, John Sidney, 1884-1945
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Credit:
Harris & Ewing

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
The body of Vice Admiral John S. McCain, who died on the coast of "battle fatigue" after returning to this country from carrier aircraft work in the Pacific, is lowered to the ground at Washington National Airport after an air trip from California. Funeral services were held this date and burial was in Arlington National Cemetery. From: Beth Gore
Date(s)
September 10, 1945