Bush departs on first presidential funeral train since 1969
A blue and gray locomotive, commissioned in his honor, is carrying the casket of former President George H.W. Bush to his final resting place in Texas
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Texans watch George H.W. Bush's funeral train
Former President George H.W. Bush's funeral train traveled 70 miles to his final resting place in Texas after a service in Houston.
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James Baker's eulogy at Bush's funeral
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Funeral of former President George H. W. Bush
Thousands of mourners attended the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., which included a eulogy by his son, former President George W. Bush. Watch the full service here.
George H.W. Bush honored at state funeral
Mourners gathered at Washington's National Cathedral on Wednesday to remember George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. Among those who delivered eulogies for Mr. Bush were his son, former President George W. Bush, biographer Jon Meacham, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and former Sen. Alan Simpson.
George W. Bush delivers eulogy for his father
At the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush, his son George W. Bush delivered the final eulogy. See his full remarks here.
Alan K. Simpson eulogy at Bush's funeral
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Brian Mulroney's eulogy for George H.W. Bush
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Jon Meacham's eulogy for George H.W. Bush
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Bush's casket enters National Cathedral
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Trumps arrive at George H.W. Bush funeral
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George H.W. Bush honored on Capitol steps
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