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Peter Olyniec waves an American flag as George H.W. Bush's train passes near Whitehall, Texas, on Thursday, December 6. Bush's body was en route to his presidential library in College Station, Texas, where he was laid to rest.
Peter Olyniec waves an American flag as George H.W. Bush's train passes near Whitehall, Texas, on Thursday, December 6. Bush's body was en route to his presidential library in College Station, Texas, where he was laid to rest.
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In pictures: Remembering President George H.W. Bush

Updated 1:23 PM EST, Fri December 7, 2018
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George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st US President and the patriarch of one of America's dominant political dynasties, died Friday, November 30, at age 94.

Bush's casket was flown to Washington to lie in state at the US Capitol, and then a state funeral was held at the National Cathedral. Following a memorial service in Houston, a train carried Bush's body to its final resting place at his presidential library in College Station, Texas.

See how people around the country are honoring his memory.

Navy guard Kenneth Knox stands over the flag-draped casket of the late President as a train carries it to his presidential library at Texas A&M University.
Navy guard Kenneth Knox stands over the flag-draped casket of the late President as a train carries it to his presidential library at Texas A&M University.
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People pay their respects as the train carrying the casket passes Spring, Texas.
People pay their respects as the train carrying the casket passes Spring, Texas.
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Police salute as a hearse carries Bush's casket to a train facility in Houston on December 6.
Police salute as a hearse carries Bush's casket to a train facility in Houston on December 6.
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People pay their respects from Texas A&M's Kyle Field.
People pay their respects from Texas A&M's Kyle Field.
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People line the train route to say goodbye to the former President.
People line the train route to say goodbye to the former President.
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People wave to the train from along the train route.
People wave to the train from along the train route.
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Former President George W. Bush embraces his father's close friend, former Secretary of State James Baker, after giving a eulogy in Houston on December 6.
Former President George W. Bush embraces his father's close friend, former Secretary of State James Baker, after giving a eulogy in Houston on December 6.
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Hall of Fame basketball player Yao Ming was among those attending Bush's funeral service in Houston. Yao played in Houston for his entire NBA career.
Hall of Fame basketball player Yao Ming was among those attending Bush's funeral service in Houston. Yao played in Houston for his entire NBA career.
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Reba McEntire sings "The Lord's Prayer" during Bush's funeral service in Houston.
Reba McEntire sings "The Lord's Prayer" during Bush's funeral service in Houston.
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Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger arrives at Bush's funeral in Houston.
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger arrives at Bush's funeral in Houston.
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Bush's casket lies in repose at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston on Wednesday, December 5.
Bush's casket lies in repose at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston on Wednesday, December 5.
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Church members wait next to the hearse during the arrival of Bush's casket on December 5.
Church members wait next to the hearse during the arrival of Bush's casket on December 5.
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Bush's casket is carried in Houston on December 5.
Bush's casket is carried in Houston on December 5.
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Former President George W. Bush trails a military honor guard carrying his father's casket after a state funeral in Washington on December 5.
Former President George W. Bush trails a military honor guard carrying his father's casket after a state funeral in Washington on December 5.
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George W. Bush speaks at his father's state funeral on December 5. "He showed me what it means to be a President who serves with integrity, leads with courage and acts with love in his heart for the citizens of our country," Bush said in his eulogy. "When the history books are written, they will say that George H.W. Bush was a great President of the United States."
George W. Bush speaks at his father's state funeral on December 5. "He showed me what it means to be a President who serves with integrity, leads with courage and acts with love in his heart for the citizens of our country," Bush said in his eulogy. "When the history books are written, they will say that George H.W. Bush was a great President of the United States."
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The late President's casket arrives at the National Cathedral in Washington.
The late President's casket arrives at the National Cathedral in Washington.
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George W. Bush touches his father's casket.
George W. Bush touches his father's casket.
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Former US Sen. Alan Simpson, a friend of the late President, speaks during the state funeral on December 5. Simpson called Bush "the most decent and honorable person" he ever met.
Former US Sen. Alan Simpson, a friend of the late President, speaks during the state funeral on December 5. Simpson called Bush "the most decent and honorable person" he ever met.
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Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, right, shakes hands with George W. Bush during the state funeral on December 5.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, right, shakes hands with George W. Bush during the state funeral on December 5.
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Jenna Bush Hager, one of the late President's granddaughters, touches his casket at the funeral.
Jenna Bush Hager, one of the late President's granddaughters, touches his casket at the funeral.
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Presidential biographer Jon Meacham speaks during the state funeral on December 5. Bush "made our lives and the lives of nations freer, better, warmer and nobler," Meacham said. "That was his mission. That was his heartbeat. And if we listen closely enough, we can hear that heartbeat even now, for it's the heartbeat of a lion -- a lion who not only led us, but who loved us."
Presidential biographer Jon Meacham speaks during the state funeral on December 5. Bush "made our lives and the lives of nations freer, better, warmer and nobler," Meacham said. "That was his mission. That was his heartbeat. And if we listen closely enough, we can hear that heartbeat even now, for it's the heartbeat of a lion -- a lion who not only led us, but who loved us."
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Bush's casket is carried at the National Cathedral.
Bush's casket is carried at the National Cathedral.
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George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, attend the state funeral.
George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, attend the state funeral.
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President Donald Trump reaches over to shake hands with former President Barack Obama as he and his wife, Melania, take a seat in the first row along with former first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
President Donald Trump reaches over to shake hands with former President Barack Obama as he and his wife, Melania, take a seat in the first row along with former first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
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Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, top right, sits near former White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove at the funeral.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, top right, sits near former White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove at the funeral.
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Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania arrive before the funeral.
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania arrive before the funeral.
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Other foreign dignitaries attending the funeral included Britain's Prince Charles (middle row, second from left) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (front row, second from left).
Other foreign dignitaries attending the funeral included Britain's Prince Charles (middle row, second from left) and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (front row, second from left).
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Merkel talks with Dan Quayle, who was vice president under Bush.
Merkel talks with Dan Quayle, who was vice president under Bush.
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Former Vice President Al Gore, left, looks on as former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter speaks with former President Bill Clinton before the state funeral.
Former Vice President Al Gore, left, looks on as former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter speaks with former President Bill Clinton before the state funeral.
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People watch as Bush's hearse passes Freedom Plaza in Washington on the way to the funeral.
People watch as Bush's hearse passes Freedom Plaza in Washington on the way to the funeral.
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Bush's hearse passes by the White House.
Bush's hearse passes by the White House.
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People take pictures of the hearse on its way to the National Cathedral.
People take pictures of the hearse on its way to the National Cathedral.
Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters
A military honor guard carries Bush's casket down the steps of the US Capitol.
A military honor guard carries Bush's casket down the steps of the US Capitol.
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Former US Sen. Bob Dole salutes Bush's casket as he is helped out of his wheelchair on Tuesday, December 4. Bush was lying in state at the Capitol rotunda.
Former US Sen. Bob Dole salutes Bush's casket as he is helped out of his wheelchair on Tuesday, December 4. Bush was lying in state at the Capitol rotunda.
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Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice pays her respects on December 4.
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice pays her respects on December 4.
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Warren Stade, left, and Donald Woody, second left, say goodbye to Bush on December 4. They are Native Americans of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community tribe in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Warren Stade, left, and Donald Woody, second left, say goodbye to Bush on December 4. They are Native Americans of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community tribe in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters
Sully, Bush's service dog, rests near Bush's casket on December 4.
Sully, Bush's service dog, rests near Bush's casket on December 4.
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
From left, retired golfer Hale Irwin, former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, golfer Phil Mickelson and Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski pay their respects on December 4.
From left, retired golfer Hale Irwin, former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, golfer Phil Mickelson and Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski pay their respects on December 4.
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
MSNBC television anchor Chris Matthews, left, and Fox News anchor Bret Baier visit Bush's casket.
MSNBC television anchor Chris Matthews, left, and Fox News anchor Bret Baier visit Bush's casket.
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Cindy McCain, widow of the late US Sen. John McCain, stops by Bush's casket.
Cindy McCain, widow of the late US Sen. John McCain, stops by Bush's casket.
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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who under Bush was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, salutes Bush at center along with other former military officials.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who under Bush was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, salutes Bush at center along with other former military officials.
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Former Kuwaiti Prime Minister Nasser Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah leaves after paying his respects. Bush was President when Kuwait was liberated during the Gulf War.
Former Kuwaiti Prime Minister Nasser Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah leaves after paying his respects. Bush was President when Kuwait was liberated during the Gulf War.
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CIA Director Gina Haspel and former CIA directors -- from left, George Tenet, John Brennan, Porter Goss and James Woolsey -- say goodbye to Bush on December 4. Bush was director of Central Intelligence in the late 1970s.
CIA Director Gina Haspel and former CIA directors -- from left, George Tenet, John Brennan, Porter Goss and James Woolsey -- say goodbye to Bush on December 4. Bush was director of Central Intelligence in the late 1970s.
Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP
From left, Vice President Mike Pence, former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush watch the late President's casket arrive at the US Capitol rotunda on Monday, December 3.
From left, Vice President Mike Pence, former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush watch the late President's casket arrive at the US Capitol rotunda on Monday, December 3.
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Bush's casket sits in the Capitol rotunda on December 3.
Bush's casket sits in the Capitol rotunda on December 3.
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President Donald Trump salutes as he and first lady Melania Trump pay their respects to Bush on December 3.
President Donald Trump salutes as he and first lady Melania Trump pay their respects to Bush on December 3.
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Bush lies in state in the Capitol rotunda.
Bush lies in state in the Capitol rotunda.
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Speaker Paul Ryan pay their respects to Bush at the US Capitol.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Speaker Paul Ryan pay their respects to Bush at the US Capitol.
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Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, pause near Bush's casket on December 3.
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, pause near Bush's casket on December 3.
Brendan Smialowski/Pool/REUTERS
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, right, stands with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, right, stands with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Members of the public pay their respects to the late President on December 3.
Members of the public pay their respects to the late President on December 3.
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Supreme Court justices await the casket's arrival on December 3.
Supreme Court justices await the casket's arrival on December 3.
Jonathan Ernst/Pool/Reuters
From left, former Vice President Dan Quayle, former Secretary of State James Baker, former Vice President Dick Cheney and former Secretary of State Colin Powell attend the memorial ceremony on December 3. Quayle and Baker held those positions while Bush was in office. Cheney was defense secretary under Bush, while Powell was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
From left, former Vice President Dan Quayle, former Secretary of State James Baker, former Vice President Dick Cheney and former Secretary of State Colin Powell attend the memorial ceremony on December 3. Quayle and Baker held those positions while Bush was in office. Cheney was defense secretary under Bush, while Powell was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Bush's casket arrives at the Capitol on December 3.
Bush's casket arrives at the Capitol on December 3.
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The American flag flies at half-staff at the US Capitol on December 3.
The American flag flies at half-staff at the US Capitol on December 3.
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Former President George W. Bush watches his father's casket arrive at the Capitol on December 3.
Former President George W. Bush watches his father's casket arrive at the Capitol on December 3.
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Bush's service dog, Sully, lies in front of Bush's casket at a Houston funeral home on December 3.
Bush's service dog, Sully, lies in front of Bush's casket at a Houston funeral home on December 3.
Courtesy Office of George H. W. Bush-Evan Sisley/Handout via REUTERS
Pallbearers carry Bush's casket out of the Houston funeral home.
Pallbearers carry Bush's casket out of the Houston funeral home.
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US Marines stand outside the Houston funeral home before Bush's casket was taken away.
US Marines stand outside the Houston funeral home before Bush's casket was taken away.
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People look at Bush's official portrait, which was draped in black cloth at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington.
People look at Bush's official portrait, which was draped in black cloth at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington.
Andrew Harnik/AP
Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange pause for a moment of silence on December 3.
Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange pause for a moment of silence on December 3.
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Travelers stop at a statue of the former President as they arrive at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sunday, December 2.
Travelers stop at a statue of the former President as they arrive at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sunday, December 2.
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A moment of silence is held before an NHL hockey game in New York on December 2.
A moment of silence is held before an NHL hockey game in New York on December 2.
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Flags at the Washington Monument fly at half-staff to pay tribute to Bush on Saturday, December 1.
Flags at the Washington Monument fly at half-staff to pay tribute to Bush on Saturday, December 1.
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A makeshift memorial for Bush was created across from his family home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
A makeshift memorial for Bush was created across from his family home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
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Flowers and a note are left for Bush at the memorial in Kennebunkport.
Flowers and a note are left for Bush at the memorial in Kennebunkport.
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The flag flies at half-staff at the White House on December 1.
The flag flies at half-staff at the White House on December 1.
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A vigil was held December 1 on the Texas A&M campus, outside Bush's presidential library.
A vigil was held December 1 on the Texas A&M campus, outside Bush's presidential library.
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Flowers are left at the base of a Bush statue on the campus of Texas A&M.
Flowers are left at the base of a Bush statue on the campus of Texas A&M.
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A volunteer at Bush's presidential library prepares posters on December 1.
A volunteer at Bush's presidential library prepares posters on December 1.
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The Kuwait Towers in Kuwait City are illuminated with Bush's portrait and the colors of the American flag on December 1.
The Kuwait Towers in Kuwait City are illuminated with Bush's portrait and the colors of the American flag on December 1.
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A veteran salutes Bush at a memorial outside Bush's home in Houston on December 1.
A veteran salutes Bush at a memorial outside Bush's home in Houston on December 1.
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