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President and Mrs. Eisenhower attend funeral of Helen Elsie Eakin Eisenhower, wife of Milton S. Eisenhower

Air Force One (C-121 named Columbine II) with President and Mrs. Eisenhower aboard, lands at Blair County Airport, Pennsylvania. The Eisenhowers depart by cadillac automobile to the town of State College, Pennsylvania, where they attend the funeral of Helen Elsie Eakin Eisenhower, wife of the President's brother, Milton S. Eisenhower. Upon arrival, President and Mrs. Eisenhower enter St. Andrew's Episcopal Church,behind Milton Eisenhower and his son, Milton Jr.(Lieutenant in military uniform, with black armband) and his daughter, Helen Eisenhower. Pallbearers carry coffin into the church. Two Episcopal Ministers, following a crucifer, emerge from church, followed by pallbearers and coffin. Spectators watch from across the street as the coffin is placed in a hearse. Dr. Milton Eisenhower walks from the church, flanked by his son and daughter. President and Mrs. Eisenhower follow immediately behind them. They all enter the Presidential limousine and drive away, followed by other cars on the funeral procession.

  • Location: State College Pennsylvania
Date: 1954
Duration: 3 min 23 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
 

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