Updated: Dec. 7, 2018 at 2:15 PM
Memorial services honor former President George H.W. Bush(146 images)
A state funeral for former President George Herbert Walker Bush took place Wednesday at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Family, longtime friends and world leaders attended the services for the 41st president. He died Nov. 30 at age 94.
The flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Thursday in College Station, Texas. Pool photo by Jeff Roberson/UPI | License Photo
The flag-draped casket is carried by a joint services military honor guard followed by family members. Pool photo by Jeff Roberson/UPI | License Photo
The casket is carried by a joint services military honor guard. Pool photo by Jeff Roberson/UPI | License Photo
The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets salute as they line up on Barbara Bush Drive, an entrance way to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Pool photo by Jeff Roberson/UPI | License Photo
People pay their respects as the hearse arrives on the Texas A&M campus Thursday. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
People pay their respects as the train carrying the casket passes through Navasota, Texas. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
People pay their respects as the train passes along the route from Spring to College Station, Texas. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
The flag-draped casket passes through Magnolia, Texas on Thursday along the route from Spring to College Station, Texas. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
The flag-draped casket of the former president passes through Magnolia, Texas. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush watch as the flag-draped casket of the former president is carried by a joint services military honor guard on Thursday in Spring, Texas, to a Union Pacific train. At left is Columba Bush and her husband, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and at far right is Barbara Bush and her husband Craig Coyne. Army Maj. Gen. Michael L. Howard, commanding general, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region salutes. Pool Photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
The flag-draped casket is carried by a joint services military honor guard on Thursday. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
People pay their respects as the train carrying the casket of the former president passes along the route from Spring to College Station, Texas. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
People pay their respects as the train passes. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
People pay their respects. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
People pay their respects with a sign that reads "Thank You!" Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
A woman holds a sign that reads "Rest in Peace, George." Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Family members are escorted as the funeral service concludes at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church on Thursday in Houston. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Family members and friends pray during the funeral service. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Former President George W. Bush embraces former Secretary of State James Baker, right, after he gave a eulogy during the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on Thursday in Houston. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
A military honor guard carries the flag-draped casket the former president after the funeral. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
People line the road as the hearse carrying the flag-draped casket heads to the Union Pacific train facility. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
People line the road as the hearse heads to the Union Pacific train facility. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Grandson George P. Bush gives a eulogy. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Grandson George P. Bush gives a eulogy during the funeral. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Baker III gives a eulogy. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
The Oak Ridge boys sing "Amazing Grace." Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Reba McEntire sings "The Lord's Prayer." Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Granddaughters Nancy Ellis LeBlond Sosa (L) and Georgia Grace Koch read scripture. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Rev. Russell J. Levenson Jr., gives the homily. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Granddaughter Barbara Pierce Bush reads scripture during a funeral service. At back are Elizebeth Dwen Andrews (L) and Marshall Lloyd Bush. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Elizebeth Dwen Andrews reads scripture. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Nolan Ryan looks back as he arrives. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Former NBA basketball player Yao Ming arrives for the funeral. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
People pay their respects as the flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush lies in repose at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on Wednesday at Ellington Field in Houston. Pool photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
The casket of former President George Herbert Walker Bush is followed out of the National Cathedral by sons former President George W. Bush and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush following the funeral of the 41st President of the United States on Wednesday. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush gets emotional as he speaks at the funeral. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush delivers remarks at the funeral for his father. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush touches the casket. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
From left, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter participate in the state funeral for former President George H.W. Bush. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
Former President George W. Bush smiles with former first lady Laura Bush. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
The casket of is followed out of the National Cathedral by sons George W. Bush and Jeb Bush. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
People line the streets to pay their respects as the hearse with the casket passes by on the way to Andrews Air Force Base. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
People line the streets to pay their respects as the hearse drives by. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
People line Pennsylvania Avenue to pay their respects. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
A woman waves a flag as the hearse containing the coffin of the former president passes by. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
The casket is followed out of the National Cathedral by sons George W. Bush and Jeb Bush. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Sons George W. Bush and Jeb Bush watch as the casket of their father is placed in a hearse. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
The honor guard carries the casket down the center isle. Photo by Doug Mills/UPI | License Photo
The flag-draped casket is carried out by a military honor guard. Photo by Andrew Harnik/UPI | License Photo
Congressional leaders from left to right, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., watch as a U.S. military honor guard carries the flag-draped casket. Photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo
From right, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Neil Bush, Maria Bush, Bobby Koch, Doro Koch, Jeb Bush and Columba Bush, stand just prior to the flag-draped casket being carried by a joint services military honor guard. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
The casket is taken out of the National Cathedral. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
The flag-draped casket is carried by a joint services military honor guard. Photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo
The casket is taken out of the National Cathedral. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
The former presidents and first ladies read along in the program. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalyn Carter attend the state funeral service of former President George H.W. Bush. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo
Former President Barack Obama (R) speaks with former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Former presidents, vice presidents and spouses assemble. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) hugs former first lady Michelle Obama. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the state funeral service. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo
From left to right, Columba Bush, Jeb Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and George W. Bush attend the state funeral service. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush speaks in front of the flag-draped casket of his father. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush delivers remarks at the funeral for his father. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush (R) cries after speaking during the state funeral. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush smiles with his brother, Jeb Bush. Photo by Alex Brandon.Pool | License Photo
Members of the clergy pray over the casket. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Former Sen. Alan Simpson, R-Wyo (R) speaks with former President George W. Bush (L) as he walks to a podium to speak during. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush touches the flag-draped casket of his father. Photo by Andrew Harnik/UPI | License Photo
From left to right, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Laura Bush and George W. Bush listen during the funeral as Laura wipes a tear. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
Jeb Bush, second left, wipes a tear as Columba Bush (L), Laura Bush and George W. Bush read from the program. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
Presidential biographer Jon Meacham speaks during the funeral. Photo by Andrew Harnik/UPI | License Photo
Meacham shakes hands with George W. Bush after speaking. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
From left to right, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton listen during the funeral. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush shakes hands with his daughter Jenna Bush Hager after she spoke during the funeral. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
Jenna Bush Hager, the daughter of former President George W. Bush, touches the casket of her grandfather, George H.W. Bush, after speaking at his State Funeral. Photo by Andrew Harnik/UPI | License Photo
Jenna Bush Hager (C) and Ashley Walker Bush (L), two grandchildren of George H.W. Bush, speak during the funeral. Photo by Andrew Harnik/UPI | License Photo
Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney speaks during the funeral. Photo by Andrew Harnik/UPI | License Photo
Former Sen. Alan Simpson, R-Wyo, speaks during the funeral. Photo by Andrew Harnik/UPI | License Photo
The flag-draped casket is carried by a military honor guard into the National Cathedral. Photo by Andrew Harnik/UPI | License Photo
The casket arrives for the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral on Wednesday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
A joint service honor guard carries the casket into the cathedral. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
The casket arrives for the funeral. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
A joint service honor guard carries the casket out of the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo
From right, former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush, Neil Bush and Sharon Bush, stand as the flag-draped casket carrying the 41st president is carried by a joint services military honor guard from the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
Jeb Bush puts a hand on the back of brother George W. Bush (R) as they attend the arrival of the casket at the National Cathedral. Neil Bush is at left. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Children, George W. Bush (R), Jeb Bush (C) and Neil Bush and their wives, watch the casket arrive at the National Cathedral. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
The flag-draped casket is carried from the Capitol. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
The hearse carrying the casket arrives at the National Cathedral for the funeral. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Visitors gather before the state funeral at the National Cathedral on Wednesday. Photo by Andrew Harnik/UPI | License Photo
Former Sen. Bob Dole stands, with assistance, to salute the casket of the former president at the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. Dole is confined to a wheelchair. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Former first lady Laura Bush and former President George W. Bush greet President Donald Trump outside Blair House on Tuesday. The Trumps were paying a condolence visit to the Bush family. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI | License Photo
Laura and George W. Bush greet the Trumps outside Blair House. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI | License Photo
Bush lies in state at the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. Photo by Morry Gash/UPI | License Photo
Sully, the service dog for former President George H. W. Bush, rests in front of the coffin. His next mission will be to work with veterans at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Sully rests in front of the coffin. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Young and old pay their respects. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
The Honor Guard changes in the Rotunda. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Sully walks with the Americans with Disabilites group after they viewed the coffin. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Colin Powell, third left, former secretary of state and general of the first Gulf War under former President George H. W. Bush, pays respects. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
A military honor guard watches over the casket at the Capitol Rotunda. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Visitors file past the casket as he lies in state. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Visitors look up as they view the casket. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
The flag-draped casket is placed inside the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Monday. Photo by Jonathan Ernst/UPI | License Photo
Former President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Vice President Mike Pence (L) and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush pay their respects. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
The 41st president lies in state at the U.S. Capitol rotunda. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
George W. and Laura Bush at the Capitola Rotunda. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush hugs House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi as Laura and Jeb Bush look on. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
The casket is attended by a military honor guard. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Stephen G. Leighton Jr. salutes while paying respects with his father Stephen G. Leighton Sr. Photo by Brendan Smialowski/UPI | License Photo
President George H. W. Bush lies in state at the Capitol Rotunda. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Visitors file past the casket. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Donald Trump, joined by Melania Trump, salutes the casket at the Capitol. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Donald Trump, joined by Melania Trump, salutes the casket at the Capitol. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo
A military honor guard carries the casket into the Capitol. Photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo
Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker (L) and former Vice President Dan Quayle (R) await the arrival of the procession. Photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush and other family members watch as the flag-draped casket is carried by a joint services military honor guard to lie in state in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
A military honor guard team carries the casket into the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Doug Mills/UPI | License Photo
A military honor guard team carries the casket. Photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo
A military honor guard team carries the casket. Photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo
Members of the Supreme Court pause in front of the flag-draped casket. Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais/UPI | License Photo
Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks at a memorial service. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan delivers remarks at a memorial service. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Pallbearers carry the casket into the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday. Photo by Morry Gash/UPI | License Photo
The casket is carried inside the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
The casket is carried up the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Photo by Doug Mills/UPI | License Photo
Former first lady Laura Bush (L) and former President George W. Bush (2nd-L) place their hands over their hearts as the casket arrives at the U.S Capitol. Photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo
A military honor guard team carries the casket into the U.S Capitol. Photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush watches as the flag-draped casket of his father is carried by a joint services military honor guard to lie in state. Photo by Alex Brandon/UPI | License Photo
The hearse carrying the casket arrives at the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo
The flag-draped casket is carried by a joint services military honor guard in Houston on Monday. Photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Members of the Bush family, including former President George W. Bush, arrive for a departure ceremony at Ellington Field in Houston as the casket is prepared for the flight to Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, D.C. Photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Sully, the yellow Labrador retriever who was Bush's service dog, was at Ellington Field for the departure ceremony. Photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
The flag-draped casket is loaded by a joint services military honor guard onto Special Air Mission 41 at Ellington Field. Photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
Members of the military honor guard walk away after the casket was loaded onto the plane. Photo by David J. Phillip/UPI | License Photo
A military honor guard marches onto the tarmac prior to the arrival of the remains of the former president. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
A military honor guard marches toward the plane that would be designated Special Air Mission 41 prior to the arrival of the remains. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush and Laura Bush are escorted to the plane. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
George W. Bush and Laura Bush wave while boarding the plane. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
A military honor guard leaves the tarmac after the casket containing the remains were loaded onto a plane. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
Marines fire a 21-gun salute as the casket containing the remains prepares for departure. Photo by Trask Smith/UPI | License Photo
The flag is seen at half staff at the U.S. Capitol, where the former president will lie in state in the Rotunda. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
A program for the memorial service is seen in the Rotunda. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Workers clean and prepare Lincoln's catafalque for the former president to lie in state. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Workers clean and prepare for the ceremony. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
The catafalque is seen in the Capitol Rotunda, where Bush will lie in state. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
The catafalque is seen in the Rotunda. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
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