2007-01-02 06:25:32 · 7 answers · asked by ♥HAL♥ 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It was a specific request of the Ford family. Gerald Ford had the highest regard for the House of Representatives and his highest aspiration was to be Speaker of the House. God Bless Gerald Ford and his family. R.I.P.
2007-01-02 06:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He served in the House for many years as a Representative and while Vice President he was officially President of the Senate, so he served in both bodies.
2007-01-02 14:28:31 · answer #2 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's to represent how close he was when working with the house and senate. Respect.
2007-01-02 14:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by dj s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he served in both House and Senate. It was out of respect to him and his family
2007-01-02 20:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by buddy95 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each president plans his own funeral. President Ford wanted to be remembered primarily as a member of Congress.
2007-01-02 14:31:00 · answer #5 · answered by RobertaM 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that's the accidental tradition ever since the first casket to lie in state in the Capitol
2007-01-02 14:26:57 · answer #6 · answered by arthur!!! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because her served in both houses
2007-01-02 14:32:56 · answer #7 · answered by bushfan88 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋