Over the past 222 years, 36 people have had the distinction of lying-in-state in the Capitol Building Rotunda. In that time only 5 people have earned the distinction of lying-in-honor in the Rotunda.

What is the difference between lying-in-state and lying-in-honor?

Who are the 5 honored people?

In this episode, we discuss the uncommon history of the United States Capitol Building and the people of integrity and distinction who have been given the honor.