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Show Sceno of Washington's Funeral Ceremonies j fell .&Vs$ im s frjr vi , vU l -d; j - In General view of historic Christ church in Alexandria, Va., and the churchyard where many notable figures of Revolutionary times lie buried. On the left is the rectory which through the years has been occupied by many famous Episcopal clergymen. The church was completed In 1773. Washington and Robert E. Lee were among Its worshipers, and Washington's funeral services were held here In 1799. In the churchyard are buried contemporaries and friends of Washington, including several who acted as pallbearers at his funeral. The church has a number of relics of Washington's time. - y- |