Capitol Crowds Share Memories of Reagan

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Published June 10, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

People waiting in the hours-long line to view former President Ronald Reagan's body, lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda, share their memories of Reagan and how he affected their lives.

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