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A Guard of Honor stands watch as former President Gerald R. Ford lies in repose at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, Calif., Dec. 29, 2006. Defense Dept. personnel are helping to honor Ford, the 38th president of the United States, who passed away on Dec. 26th.

FORMER PRESIDENT LIES IN REPOSE

A Guard of Honor stands watch as former President Gerald R. Ford lies in repose at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, Calif., Dec. 29, 2006. Defense Dept. personnel are helping to honor Ford, the 38th president of the United States, who passed away on Dec. 26th.

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