2006-12-29 17:24:48 · 20 answers · asked by columind99 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Yes, of course. Once he takes the oath of office, he is President of the United States for all purposes. He is entitled to all the dignity of the office for his term, and for the rest of his life., and for honors after his death.
Each First Family has a say in deciding if the late president will have a full presidential funeral, with the lying in state at the Capitol in Washington, or all the ceremonies. If he has requested it in his lifetime, or the family has made other arrangements after his death, the government will honor the reqests.
There are specific Federal laws and regulations already in place to guide the government in the conduct of a state funeral. They apply to all presidents and former presidents.
2006-12-29 17:54:17 · answer #1 · answered by JOHN B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I certainly agree w everyone else. The honor is bestowed on former presidents...period! Regardless of popularity, election results, or in this case, non results. Gerald ford served his country well in what were very trying times.
I must ask...does the questioner believe he is not entitled?? Jst curiious, as this is/was a somewhat lame question. (no disrespect intended)
2006-12-30 02:39:24 · answer #2 · answered by SantaBud 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he still held the office of President of the United States. And he did so during a very difficult time for this country.
2006-12-30 06:44:05 · answer #3 · answered by TechTeachr2000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was he the president at one point? Then, yes, he deserves a presidential funeral.
2006-12-29 17:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. He served as The President of the United States. He did an honorable job. He deserves the recognition.
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2006-12-29 17:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes...He was sworn in as the President of the United States.
2006-12-29 17:27:15 · answer #6 · answered by jaycue1979 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on the state or locality. some faculties will resume on January 2, regardless. some are on Christmas destroy by this week. some faculties might want to easily call off on Jan. 2 as a sort of appreciate--besides the actual incontrovertible truth that few public faculties might want to have that forethought, anyhow.
2016-12-01 08:03:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course he should! He became president through the process outlined in the constitution. It's not like he overthrew the government in a coup or something.
2006-12-29 17:28:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course he should -- he was still the President of the United States.
2006-12-29 17:26:33 · answer #9 · answered by Mr Nerd Guy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, he should. Even though he was never an elected president, he still was a president and a pretty good one.
2006-12-29 17:33:32 · answer #10 · answered by mushykins 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋