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Digital image of a hearse carrying Gen. Colin Powell's casket

November 5, 2021

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A color digital image of General Colin Powell’s American-flag draped casket inside of a black hearse. The stripes of the American flag are the most visible part of the casket, with sun rays directly shinning on them. The hearse has visible chrome features surrounding the back seat window and rear side window.

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Catalog reference: 2024.86.1

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