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Ronald Reagan lies in state June 10
Ronald Reagan lying in state in the United States Capitol Rotunda on June 10, 2004

Lying in state is the tradition in which a coffin is placed on view to allow the public at large to pay their respects to the dead. It traditionally takes place in the principal government building of a country or city.

It is usually practiced in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, North Korea, South Africa, and Russia. Lying in state takes place during a state funeral.

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  • Philip IV of France lying in state

    Philip IV of France lying in state

  • Reagan's casket lies in state June 9 '04 (cropped)

    President Ronald Reagan lies in state at the United States Capitol rotunda, June 2004

  • Rosa Parks lying in state

    The casket of Rosa Parks at the U.S. Capitol rotunda

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