Former Senate majority leader and 1996 Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole is lying in state in the US Capitol Rotunda on Thursday.

Dole died Sunday, December 5, at age 98. He had announced in February that he was being treated for advanced lung cancer.

Arriving in Washington at the dawn of the Kennedy administration, Dole served for 27 years as a US senator from Kansas, including two stints as the Senate majority leader, though he might be best known for his unsuccessful run as the Republican presidential nominee against Bill Clinton in 1996, his third attempt at the White House. He also served as President Gerald Ford's running mate in 1976 after Nelson Rockefeller declined to stay on as vice president.

His funeral will be held Friday at the Washington National Cathedral.

Elizabeth Dole, a former US Senator and the wife of Bob Dole, lays her head on her husband's casket.
Elizabeth Dole, a former US Senator and the wife of Bob Dole, lays her head on her husband's casket.
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President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the congressional tribute ceremony. "We meet here in the very heart of American democracy -- the Capitol of the United States of America -- to receive a hero of that democracy for a final time," Biden said.
President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the congressional tribute ceremony. "We meet here in the very heart of American democracy -- the Capitol of the United States of America -- to receive a hero of that democracy for a final time," Biden said.
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A mourner holds a program prior to a congressional ceremony to honor Dole.
A mourner holds a program prior to a congressional ceremony to honor Dole.
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Dole's casket arrives at the US Capitol.
Dole's casket arrives at the US Capitol.
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Dole's wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Robin, listen during the congressional ceremony.
Dole's wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Robin, listen during the congressional ceremony.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during the service. "A wounded warrior who spent decades carrying fellow veterans and Americans with disabilities on his shoulders -- Bob was the last of the greatest generation to run for president, but he was never stuck in the past. His roots ran deep, but he was always looking to new horizons," McConnell said.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during the service. "A wounded warrior who spent decades carrying fellow veterans and Americans with disabilities on his shoulders -- Bob was the last of the greatest generation to run for president, but he was never stuck in the past. His roots ran deep, but he was always looking to new horizons," McConnell said.
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President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay their respects as Dole lies in state.
President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden pay their respects as Dole lies in state.
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A joint services military bearer team carries Dole's casket.
A joint services military bearer team carries Dole's casket.
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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi greets Elizabeth Dole. Pelosi, McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer all paid tribute to Dole, praising his public service and character.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi greets Elizabeth Dole. Pelosi, McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer all paid tribute to Dole, praising his public service and character.
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Dole's casket arrives at the US Capitol.
Dole's casket arrives at the US Capitol.
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