Death and state funeral of Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 1981 | |
| Born | Ronald Wilson Reagan February 6, 1911 Tampico, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, 2004 (aged 93) Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Ronald Reagan Presidential Library |
| Office | President of the United States |
| Predecessor | Jimmy Carter |
| Successor | George H. W. Bush |
The death and state funeral of Ronald Reagan occurred in June 2004. Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, died on June 5, 2004, at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, at the age of 93. His death marked the end of a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, which had been publicly disclosed in 1994.
Death[edit | edit source]
Ronald Reagan died of pneumonia, complicated by Alzheimer's disease, at his home in Bel Air. His wife, Nancy Reagan, and their children were at his bedside. His death was announced by a family spokesperson, and tributes poured in from around the world.
State Funeral[edit | edit source]
The state funeral of Ronald Reagan was a seven-day event that included ceremonies in both California and Washington, D.C.. It was the first state funeral in the United States since the death of Lyndon B. Johnson in 1973.
California Ceremonies[edit | edit source]
Reagan's body was taken to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, where a private family service was held. Following this, a public viewing was held, allowing thousands of mourners to pay their respects.
Washington, D.C. Ceremonies[edit | edit source]
Reagan's body was flown to Washington, D.C., where it lay in state in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol. A state funeral service was held at the Washington National Cathedral, attended by numerous dignitaries, including then-President George W. Bush, former Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, as well as many foreign leaders.
Return to California[edit | edit source]
After the Washington, D.C. ceremonies, Reagan's body was returned to California for a sunset burial at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The burial service was private, attended by family members and close friends.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Ronald Reagan's death and state funeral were significant events in American history, reflecting his impact on the nation and the world. His presidency is often remembered for his economic policies, known as Reaganomics, his role in ending the Cold War, and his charismatic communication style, earning him the nickname "The Great Communicator."
See also[edit | edit source]
- Ronald Reagan
- Presidency of Ronald Reagan
- Reaganomics
- Alzheimer's disease
- State funerals in the United States
References[edit | edit source]
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