Funeral Pageant for General Grant Ends in New York City
A full-scale national procession honors Gen Ulysses S Grant from Mt MacGregor to Albany and New York City. Distinguished military leaders and civic figures attend, with a somber public tribute, elaborate funeral car drapery, and a final burial in Grant's Tomb as crowds line Fifth Avenue and parkways.
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Mt. MacGregor
Saratoga
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Troy
Horace Porter
F. T.*dent
Hancock
Sherman
Rowan
Evarts
Miller
Fellwell
Twelfth Infantry
Fifth Artillery
Dr. Newman
Bishop Harris
Gen. Hancock
Agnew
Philadelphia
Harris
Henry Camp
Brooklyn
Newman
U. S. Grant Post
New York Central Road
New York Central
Woodlawn
Brooklyn Guards of Honor
The
Loyal Legion
Wheeler Post
G. A R
Albany
Grand Army of the Republic Andit
David's Island
Stall
Plaza
Broadway
City Hall
Leiderkranz Society
Tannhauser
Regtilars
John J. Johnson
Grant
Corwin
Howtt
McDonald
Squires
Knight
Guillam
Tibbits
MacKellar
McKelway
Brady
Collins
Barker
Jones
Johnson
Ormsbee and Dowing
Royal Legion
John K. Milliken
C. H. Carlton
Barton
Clarkson
Clark
Blunt
Potter
Chambers
Field
Brigman
West
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Robi
Collyer
Rabbi Browne
Douglas
Shrady
Sands
Col. Beck
Mead Post
Gen
Col
Fred Grant
Bayard
Twentythird Street
Daniel Sickles
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-seventh Street
Fiftieth Street
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Army
Navy
Fifty-third
Fifty-ninth Streets
The Great Day for General Grant Arrangements
After the last viewing at 1 18 Saturday morning undertakers sealed the casket of General Grant and guards watched over it. A large floral offering titled Ajar rested at the head and a simple oak wreath from General Grant’s grandchildren lay on the lid. From Mt MacGregor leaves the forested wreath fluttered in the breeze.
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Julia
Josie
Douglas
Col. Grant
Papa
Jose
Grandpapa
Albany
Magde Post
Philadelphia
Old Trinity
Wilson Post
Baltimore
Chicago
Grant G. A. R. Post
Seventy-first Regiment
Grant
Ates
Mt. MacGregor
Riverside Closing Ceremonies At Hero's Tomb
Crowds gathered at Riverside near the hero tomb and Riverside Park for the noon to afternoon ceremonies. Heat worsened the wait as thousands endured cramped spots while a funeral car moved slowly toward the tomb.
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Riverside Park
Vault construction for Grant remains laid out in 19th century detail
The description outlines a concrete Portland cement foundation sixteen feet square with brick walls and a brick arch, a blue stone facing, and a marble-lined interior. The vault measures 17 by 13 feet above ground with four foot underground depth, housing a steel coffin within cedar and lead linings. A large ceremonial procession followed, including presidents and officials, as onlookers peered at the site.
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Gen. Hancock
Murray
Crimmel
Park Board
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
Gen. Gordon
Gen. Sheridan
Gen. Grant
Fifth Artillery
Hancock
Claremont Hotel
United States Marine Corps
Hudson
Jersey Hills
Newman
Bishop Harris
Douglas
Shrady
Sands
Gen. Johnston
Sherman
Buckner
Sheriden
Logan
Boutwell
David
Island
Chapin
Guard of Honor
Col
Beck
Fred
Sartoris
Meade Post
No. 1
Philadelphia
Louis W. Moore
John A. Weiderheim
A. 8
Sellers
Nmrms
J. W. Sayers
Department of Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
H. Clay Trumbull
Harris
M. E. Church
Gen
Cleveland
Hendricks
Sherman and Sheriden
Arthur and
Hayes
Senator Sherman
Admiral Porter
Fitzhugh Lee
Gen. Buckner
Fifth Artlery
Julia
Fifth Artilley
Te Walla
Grant
Day of Gen Grant Funeral Observed Nationwide
The day of Gen. Grant's funeral was widely observed with memorial services across the United States and abroad. Businesses largely paused as people paid tribute to the departed general who had shaped national affairs for nearly a quarter century.
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Gen. Grant
United States
Washington Prepares for Gen Grant Funeral Procession
The tolling bells in Washington announce the start of the procession bearing General Grant to his tomb in New York. Public business is suspended. banks close while most government offices are attended. Met to mark the event with church chimes and mourning emblems.
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Washington
Belis
Gen. Grant
New York
Department
Metropolitan M. BE
Blaines Deliver Eulogy on Grant in Augusta Memorial Service
Memorial services in Augusta Maine featured an address by James G Blaine. He delivered an eloquent eulogy praising Gen Grant's military and political leadership and his private citizen career.
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Augusta
Areeope Ues
James G. Blaine
Grant
Grant Funeral Procession Stuns Chicago
A large, imposing procession for General Grant overwhelmed Chicago, blocking business streets from morning till afternoon. Government and city buildings were draped in mourning as guns fired along the lake front and commerce halted for the event.
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Chicago
Grant
Lake Front
Cleveland Monster Parade Marks City Holiday
A large parade with military units and civic societies led the Cleveland day. A Monumental Park meeting featured Rev. Dr. Batee Congressman Foran and Rev. Dr. Muller. City decorations paused business. 5000 attended the veterans meeting at the People's Tabernacle in the evening.
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Cleveland
Monumental Park
Batee
Episcopal Church
Congressman Foran
Muller
Methodist Church
Old Soldiers and Sailors
People’s Tabernacle
Funeral Bell Toll Marks General Grant's Death in Louisville
In Louisville Kentucky the City Hall bells tolled during General Grant's funeral procession. That evening memorial services were held at Macauley's Theater under George H Thomas Post No 6 G A R with addresses by several ex Confederate and Federal generals.
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Louisville
Gen. Grant
Geo. H. Thomas
Macauley
Cincinnati Business Nearly Suspended by Memorial Day
Fire bells tolled and salutes fired as Cincinnati marked a statewide observance. Memorial services filled Music Hall to capacity with at least seven thousand attendees. Governor I J Foyes delivered an oration as dispatches from Ohio towns showed broad participation.
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Cincinnati
Music Hall
I. J. Foyes
Ohio
Funeral Procession Honors Grant in Sioux City
Sioux City hosted a large gathering for General Grant's funeral with people from towns in Northwest Nebraska and Southeast Dakota. Decorated streets and a grand procession featured military and civic groups, including a notable address by Father B. C. Lenehen praising the famed leader.
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Sioux City
Grant
Town
Nebraska
Dakota
B. C. Lenehen
America
Richmond Observes Grant Funeral With Guns And Addresses
In Richmond Virginia public buildings closed for Gen Grant's funeral day. The Richmond Howitzers fired guns from sunrise to sunset including sixty four shots at 1 PM for each year of Grant's life. Phil Kearney Post stood at parade rest as Edgar Allen delivered a eulogistic address and read the service.
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Richmond
Capital Square
Grant
Phil Kearney Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Capitol Grounds
Edgar Allen
G. AL RB
Funeral honors mark Grant's death in Atlanta ceremonies
Church and fire bells tolled in Atlanta and services were held at the capitol. Maj. Hillyer gave an address as resolutions were adopted. The Legislature adjourned in honor. Flags flew at half mast while businesses and hotels draped in mourning. The Gate City Guards joined ceremonies in New York City.
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Atlanta
Grant
Capitol
Maj. Hillyer
Gate City Guards
New York City
Memorial Services for General Grant in Paris
Memorial services were held in the American Chapel in Paris with many French officials and foreign representatives present. The American Legation Consulate and American colony members attended. A message from President Cleveland was read during the ceremony.
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Paria
Gen. Grant
Paris
Cleveland
Americans Observe Day Of Solemnity For General Grant
The American Legation and Consul-General offices closed Saturday in memory of Gen. Grant. The American Exchange Building was draped in black and Americans nationwide observed a day of solemnity.
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Gen. Grant
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