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| George HW Bush funeral: World figures pay respect | George HW Bush funeral: World figures pay respect |
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| An emotional George W Bush has paid tribute to his father, former President George HW Bush, during a state funeral in Washington. | An emotional George W Bush has paid tribute to his father, former President George HW Bush, during a state funeral in Washington. |
| Mr Bush Jr, himself a former president, described him as "a noble man, the best father". | Mr Bush Jr, himself a former president, described him as "a noble man, the best father". |
| All surviving US presidents attended the funeral, sharing a pew in the US National Cathedral in Washington DC. | All surviving US presidents attended the funeral, sharing a pew in the US National Cathedral in Washington DC. |
| Mr Bush senior, who served as the 41st US president between 1989 and 1993, died on Friday at the age of 94. | Mr Bush senior, who served as the 41st US president between 1989 and 1993, died on Friday at the age of 94. |
| He will be buried in his home state of Texas, alongside his wife Barbara. | He will be buried in his home state of Texas, alongside his wife Barbara. |
| In his eulogy, George W Bush said his father had taught him that "public service is noble and necessary". | In his eulogy, George W Bush said his father had taught him that "public service is noble and necessary". |
| "He accepted failure is part of living a full life, but taught us never to be defined by failure. He showed us how setbacks can strengthen," he added. | "He accepted failure is part of living a full life, but taught us never to be defined by failure. He showed us how setbacks can strengthen," he added. |
| His voice breaking with emotion at the end of his eulogy, Mr Bush said: "Through our tears, let us know the blessings of knowing and loving you. A great and noble man, the best father a son or daughter could have." | His voice breaking with emotion at the end of his eulogy, Mr Bush said: "Through our tears, let us know the blessings of knowing and loving you. A great and noble man, the best father a son or daughter could have." |
| What happened at the funeral? | What happened at the funeral? |
| The invitation-only funeral at the National Cathedral was attended by President Donald Trump and his predecessors Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. | The invitation-only funeral at the National Cathedral was attended by President Donald Trump and his predecessors Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. |
| The Prince of Wales, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Jordan's King Abdullah II were among the world figures there to pay their respects. | The Prince of Wales, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Jordan's King Abdullah II were among the world figures there to pay their respects. |
| Former leaders, including John Major, who was UK prime minister for most of Mr Bush's term, also attended. | |
| Wednesday has been declared a national day of mourning - many government offices and US stock exchanges are closed. | Wednesday has been declared a national day of mourning - many government offices and US stock exchanges are closed. |
| Following the funeral service, Mr Bush's flag-draped casket was carried from the cathedral by a military honour guard and will be flown to Texas, where it will lie in public repose until Thursday morning. | |
| There will be a second service before the Bush 4141 - a train which was named in honour of the president - takes his body to its final resting place at the George HW Bush presidential library. | There will be a second service before the Bush 4141 - a train which was named in honour of the president - takes his body to its final resting place at the George HW Bush presidential library. |
| Jim McGrath, who was Mr Bush's spokesman, said the president had once wondered if anyone would attend his funeral. | Jim McGrath, who was Mr Bush's spokesman, said the president had once wondered if anyone would attend his funeral. |
| What other tributes were paid? | What other tributes were paid? |
| Presidential historian Jon Meacham described Mr Bush Sr as "America's last great soldier statesman", recounting how he had served as a US Navy pilot in World War Two and survived after his plane was shot down over the Pacific. | Presidential historian Jon Meacham described Mr Bush Sr as "America's last great soldier statesman", recounting how he had served as a US Navy pilot in World War Two and survived after his plane was shot down over the Pacific. |
| "His life was a perennial effort to prove himself worthy of his salvation on that distant morning," he said. | "His life was a perennial effort to prove himself worthy of his salvation on that distant morning," he said. |
| Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney praised Mr Bush Sr's role in navigating the end of the Cold War. | Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney praised Mr Bush Sr's role in navigating the end of the Cold War. |
| "When George Bush was president of the United States of America, every single head of government in the world knew that they were dealing with a gentleman, a genuine leader, one who was distinguished, resolute and brave," he said. | "When George Bush was president of the United States of America, every single head of government in the world knew that they were dealing with a gentleman, a genuine leader, one who was distinguished, resolute and brave," he said. |
| Former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson said Mr Bush had a simple credo: "What would we do without family and friends?" | Former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson said Mr Bush had a simple credo: "What would we do without family and friends?" |
| Who was Bush Sr and what is his legacy? | Who was Bush Sr and what is his legacy? |
| George HW Bush was a decorated fighter pilot in World War Two, a head of the CIA and vice-president to Ronald Reagan before being elected president in 1988. | George HW Bush was a decorated fighter pilot in World War Two, a head of the CIA and vice-president to Ronald Reagan before being elected president in 1988. |
| His time in office was dominated by foreign policy - and he was praised for how he navigated the end of the Cold War, and handled the first Gulf War. | His time in office was dominated by foreign policy - and he was praised for how he navigated the end of the Cold War, and handled the first Gulf War. |
| However, he was accused of neglecting domestic affairs and, after reneging on a campaign promise not to increase taxes, lost to Bill Clinton in the 1992 presidential election. | However, he was accused of neglecting domestic affairs and, after reneging on a campaign promise not to increase taxes, lost to Bill Clinton in the 1992 presidential election. |
| He has been described as a bipartisan figure who tried to make conservatism "kinder and gentler". | He has been described as a bipartisan figure who tried to make conservatism "kinder and gentler". |
| Mr Trump has in the past clashed with the Bush family - and Mr Bush told a historian he voted for Mr Trump's opponent Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election. | Mr Trump has in the past clashed with the Bush family - and Mr Bush told a historian he voted for Mr Trump's opponent Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election. |
| Mr Bush's former White House press secretary, Marlin Fitzwater, told Reuters: "It's important for our presidents to pay respect to each other and I'm glad President Trump will be there." | Mr Bush's former White House press secretary, Marlin Fitzwater, told Reuters: "It's important for our presidents to pay respect to each other and I'm glad President Trump will be there." |