PHOTOS: Nation says goodbye to George HW Bush at state funeral

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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A joint service honor guard carries the casket of former US President George H.W. Bush to an awaiting hearse after his state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
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Former President George H.W. Bush was honored in a state funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

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Among those in attendance is President Donald J. Trump, as well as the living former presidents: Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. Several world leaders are attending, including Prince Charles of Britain.

The funeral will also be attended by the expansive Bush family. His eldest son George W. Bush will speak.

After the state funeral, the casket will be transported to Houston for another funeral on Thursday before he is laid to rest.

See photos from the service in the gallery above.

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