June 07, 2004
Former President Ronald Reagan Dies
Former United States President Ronald Reagan, credited with helping end the Cold War, has died. He was 93 years old and had long suffered from Alzheimer's disease. A family friend announced his death Saturday at his home in Los Angeles.
The White House said Saturday that President Bush has ordered flags to be flown half-staff on all federal buildings in Washington for 30 days. White House officials said Mr. Bush will attend the former president's funeral.
The late president's body will be displayed to the public at his presidential library in Simi Valley, California before being taken to Washington where it will lay in state at the Capitol. A memorial service will be held at the National Cathedral before the burial at the presidential library in California.
Source: Voice of America
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