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State Funeral held January 22, 2008
The last 'state' funeral - was HRH Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales- in 1997.
Usually the body lies in state in the Capitol building. The funeral service is often in the National Cathedral.
McKinley Funeral -- In Solemn State - 1901 was released on:
USA: September 1901
At a military or state funeral, it is a salute -- a mark of respect.