Dorothy Height Funeral

The coffin containing the remains of Dorothy Height is carried down the steps of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, April 29, 2010, by an honor guard. Height, who led the National Council of Negro Women for decades and marched with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., was remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral for her leadership on the front lines fighting for equality, education and to ease racial tension. She died last week at age 98.

From left, President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., and others, bow their heads as they attend funeral services for Dorothy Height, Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the National Cathedral in Washington.

Guests listen to President Barack Obama as he speaks during funeral services for Dorothy Height at the National Cathedral in Washington Thursday, April 29, 2010.

President Barack Obama speaks during Dorothy Height's funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, April 29, 2010.

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President Barack Obama, left, watches as Poet Maya Angelou, right, is escorted back to her seat after speaking during Dorothy Height's funeral services at the National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, April 29, 2010. Seated with the president, from left are, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. and House Majority Whip James Clyburn of S.C.

Donna Brazile leaves Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, April 29, 2010, after funeral services for Dorothy Height.

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are seen during funeral services for Dorothy Height at the National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, April 29, 2010.

A view from the balcony during funeral services for Dorothy Height, Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the National Cathedral in Washington.

Tears roll down the cheek of Kathy Craft of the National Council of Negro Women, as she looks at the coffin of Dorothy Height, outside the Washington National Cathedral, Thursday, April 29, 2010.

Guests listen during funeral services for Dorothy Height at the National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, April 29, 2010.

President Barack Obama walks past the casket of Dorothy Height during funeral services at National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, April 29, 2010.

The coffin containing the remains of Dorothy Height is carried to the Washington National Cathedral by the Washington Metropolitan Police ceremonial honor guard, led by Sgt. Kenneth Harvey, right, and Master Patrol Officer Kevin Brittingham, left, Thursday, April 29, 2010, in Washington. Height, who led the National Council of Negro Women for decades and marched with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., died last week at age 98. (AP

The coffin containing the remains of Dorothy Height, is carried by Washington Metropolitan Police honor guard to the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, April 29, 2010.

The day before the funeral, Dorothy Height was honored during a "Community Celebration of Life" memorial at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, April 28, 2010.

Former President Bill Clinton praises civil rights matriarch Dorothy Height as she is honored during a "Community Celebration of Life" memorial at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, Wednesday, April 28, 2010.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at a "Community Celebration of Life" memorial for civil rights matriarch Dorothy Height at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, Wednesday, April 28, 2010.

Congregants gather for a service for the late civil rights matriarch Dorothy Height as she is honored during a "Community Celebration of Life" memorial at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, Wednesday, April 28, 2010.

Essence magazine publisher Susan Taylor directs a service for civil rights matriarch Dorothy Height as she is honored during a "Community Celebration of Life" memorial at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, Wednesday, April 28, 2010.

Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton attend a "Community Celebration of Life" memorial for the late civil rights matriarch Dorothy Height at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, Wednesday, April 28, 2010.

Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., second from right, speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson as they attend a service for the late civil rights matriarch Dorothy Height who is being honored during a "Community Celebration of Life" memorial at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, Wednesday, April 28, 2010.