US Senator Robert A. Taft lies in state in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC

The video covers the final homage paid to Senator Robert A. Taft in the nation's capital. His body lies in state at the Capitol Rotunda, where over 40,000 people pay their respects. The memorial services are attended by the grief-stricken Taft family, friends, and dignitaries, including President Eisenhower and General MacArthur. After the service, Taft's body is taken by a military honor guard to Cincinnati for burial in a family plot, marking his last farewell to the Capitol he served.

How did the nation's capital show respect to Senator Robert A. Taft?

• By holding a parade

• By declaring a public holiday

• By lowering flags to half-staff

• By organizing a concert

Approximately how many people paid their respects to Senator Taft at the Capitol Rotunda?

• 10,000

• 40,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

Which notable figures attended the memorial service for Senator Taft?

• The Truman family

• The Roosevelt family

• The Kennedy family

• General and Mrs. Douglas MacArthur

Who were the leading officials present at the memorial service?

• President and Mrs. Kennedy

• President and Mrs. Truman

• President and Mrs. Johnson

• President and Mrs. Eisenhower

Where was Senator Taft's body taken for burial after the service?

• New York

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• Cincinnati