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Listen: The Blues ProgramChanging of the guard at former governor Reubin Askew's coffin in the Old Capitol in Tallahassee.
Image Number
Photographer
Date
Date Note
Rights
Collection
Geographic Term
Subject Term
Death rites
Funeral traditions
Manners and customs
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Funeral service
Coffins
Law enforcement--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Peace officers--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Police--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Honor guards
Changing of the guard
Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Personal Subjects
Corporate Subject
Physical Description
General Note
The three branches of Florida law enforcement honor guards are Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (man in background at right in dark blue/black and gold piping uniforms and green pants), Tallahassee Police Department (woman at left in dark blue and gold), and Florida Highway Patrol (black or very dark green with tan pants).
Biographical Note
Reubin Askew served in the Florida State Senate representing the 2nd District from 1962 until the 1970 term. Senate President pro tempore from 1968 to 1970. He served as Governor for the State of Florida from January 5, 1971 until January 2, 1979.
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