The body of Douglas MacArthur is taken to Saint Paul's Church and then to MacArth...HD Stock Footage

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The body of Douglas MacArthur is taken to Saint Paul's Church and then to MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia.

US Army General Douglas MacArthur is buried in Norfolk, Virginia. The body of Douglas MacArthur in the America flag draped coffin is brought to Saint Paul's Church for services. Many prominent persons are present for the final rites. US President Lyndon B.Johnson is represented by Attorney General Robert Kennedy. Services conducted by the Pope in the church. From the church the body is taken to MacArthur Memorial for internment. Interiors of the Memorial. He receives national honors. The people mourn his death. The coffin of MacArthur. Location: Norfolk Virginia. Date: April 13, 1964.

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