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From Deputy Mayor Donahue:
“The official schedule of events for the state funeral of former President George H.W. Bush has been released.
Federal agencies will be CLOSED Wednesday and residents should expect many closed streets downtown that day.”
Ed. Note: One Fed writes me, “Would be interested to know more about this–haven’t heard anything official from work.” Have any Feds out there gotten official notice from their office?
Folks on twitter are keen to learn if D.C. government will follow suit: “I don’t understand why you wait until the last minute to announce any closings. The Federal Government does it the correct way. There are folks with kids, etc who need to plan. I wish you guys were more considerate.”
From AlertDC:
“The United States Capitol Police (USCP) reports the following street closures are in effect until 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, for former President George H.W. Bush State Funeral:
– East Capitol Street NE/SE, from Second Street, NE/SE to First Street, NE/SE
– First Street NE/SE, from Constitution Avenue, NE to Independence Avenue, SE”
From Official U.S. State Funeral:
“Monday, December 3, 3:30 p.m. EST – Arrival Ceremony – Joint Base Andrews
Monday, December 3, 4:45 p.m. EST – Arrival Ceremony – U.S. Capitol
Monday, December 3, 5:00 p.m. EST – Lie in State* – U.S. Capitol
Wednesday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. EST – Departure Ceremony – U.S. Capitol
Wednesday, December 5, 11:00 a.m. EST – Arrival and Funeral – Washington National Cathedral
Wednesday, December 5, 12:30 p.m. EST – Departure Ceremony – Washington National Cathedral
Wednesday, December 5, 1:15 p.m. EST – Departure Ceremony – Joint Base Andrews
*Following a short service, former President Bush’s remains will lie in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Monday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. until Wednesday, December 5, at 8:45 a.m. with a guard of honor in attendance.
** Former President Bush’s remains will depart Joint Base Andrews, Maryland and will be flown to Ellington Field, Houston, Texas. **”
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