| MORE THAN HALF A MILLION MOURNERS The funeral of General Michael Collins | ||
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| Catalog #: | 56140 | |
| Clip Number: | 56140-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 907 | |
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| Location: | Dublin, Ireland. | |
| Year Shot: | 1922 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: State LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Ireland (Eire), Dublin PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Funeral PERSONALITIES: Collins, Michael | |
| Description: | MISSING 4/5/2007 MORE THAN HALF A MILLION MOURNERS - bid silent farewell at passing of Michael Collins - Ireland's Soldier Statesman. Dublin, Ireland. L/S's of huge crowds of people in O'Connell Street. L/S of pallbearers walking down steps with coffin of General Michael Collins. There are various clergymen in the background. the coffin is slid on horse drawn carriage and is draped with an Irish Tricolour Flag. L/S's of the funeral procession making it's way through the city. National Guards follow behind the funeral carriage. Numerous cars pass by covered in floral wreaths. L/S's of soldiers marching. L/S of Collins' coffin being placed into the ground. M/S of guards playing bugles (looks like their playing the 'Last Post'). L/S's of the huge amount of floral tributes next to the grave. People are seen placing more wreaths. | |
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