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December 5, 2018, 00h06
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It is expected that thousands of people will honor the life and legacy of former President George HW Bush to National Cathedral of Washington, DC, Wednesday
President Trump on Wednesday declared a day of national mourning as the nation remembers its 41st president. Mr. Bush is lying in the state since Monday in the Capitol.
In the presence of the current president and first lady, the Obama, the Carters and foreign dignitaries will be present.
The ceremony begins at 11 am and can be seen here.
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The Bush family enters the cathedral
The Bush family walks solemnly in the middle of the cathedral and goes to the front shortly after 11 am
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Arrival of Trump and First Lady Melania Trump
Barely 10 minutes away To save and almost everyone seated, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in the cathedral.
Trump exchanged warm, but not warm, handshakes, with former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, while he was taking a seat. The first lady is sitting between them.
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The Clintons arrive at the cathedral
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, along with their daughter, Chelsea, were photographed in the cathedral around 10 am h 30. Interacts briefly with the obamas, as well as with other dignitaries.
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Obamas arrive at the National Cathedral
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are at the National Cathedral. The Obama exchanged a few words with Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen
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Prince Charles Spotted in the National Cathedral
Prince Charles of England was spotted in the National Cathedral on Wednesday morning, in conversation with Major General Colin Powell.
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Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at the Cathedral
Justice Brett Kavanaugh of the Supreme Court, whose confirmation process gave rise to a battle this fall, is present at the National Cathedral.
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Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner in the National Cathedral
The daughter of President Trump and Senior Councilor Ivanka Trump and Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor, Jared Kushner, were spotted in the National Cathedral.
The current president and the first lady should soon leave the White House.
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Former President George W Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush leave Blair House
Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush left Blair House on the way to the Cathe National shortly before 10 am
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Peyton Manning and Phil Michelson arrive
Former NFL star Peyton Manning and golf pro Phil Michelson arrived at the cathedral on Wednesday morning
Manning also visited Bush's coffin on Tuesday
Former NFL quarterback, Peyton Manning, arrives prior to the national funeral of the former US President George HW Bush at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, December 5, 2018.
Jim Young / REUTERS
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Thousands of people visited Bush's coffin in the Capitol
From Monday afternoon to Wednesday morning, thousands of people crossed the capital to pay tribute to the former president.
One of the most poignant moments in history occurred on Tuesday. Bob Dole, former political rival and World War II veteran, got up from his wheelchair to pay tribute to his respecters.
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Dole greets Bush
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 4: Former Senator Bob Dole rises and salutes the coffin of former President George HW Bush stands lying in a state on the US Capitol, December 4, 2018 in Washington, DC. A veteran of the Second World War, Bush was a member of the Texas Congress, ambassador to the United Nations, director of the CIA, vice president and 41st president of the United States. Bush will remain in North America on Monday morning in the US Chapter Rotunda.
Drew Angerer / Getty Images
Former political rival Bush and World War II veteran Bob Dole paid tribute to the former president on Tuesday, on the occasion of what became known as one of the most poignant moments of the observation of his coffin.
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The National Cathedral begins to appear refuel
Long before the funeral began, guests began arriving at the National Cathedral in tribute to the former president.
According to the spokesman of the Bush family, the cathedral will welcome more than 3,000 people. be filled to capacity.
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Trump tweets his respect for Bush 41
M. Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he was anxious to celebrate the life of the former president with the Bush family.
million. Trump and his first lady, Melania Trump, briefly visited Blair House on Tuesday, and the first lady and former first lady, Laura Bush, visited the Christmas decorations of the White House.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Visits Blair House
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Visits The Bush Family At Blair House In The Beginning from Wednesday Morning. She should attend the funeral.
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