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(RNS) Prison Fellowship founder and Watergate figure Chuck Colson will be buried privately with full military honors at Quantico National Cemetery and a public service is expected later at Washington National Cathedral. By Adelle M. Banks.

Topics: Faith, Leaders & Institutions
Beliefs: Christian - Protestant
Tags: charles colson, prison fellowship, richard nixon, watergate

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