A lot of the Twitchy audience right now is probably watching on TV as former President George H.W. Bush’s casket is carried into the Capitol, but in case you’ve missed it, CBS News’ Mark Knoller has provided extensive photo coverage of the event from start to finish.
(We consider Knoller one of the best reporters in Washington because he just … reports; we just wish someone would buy him a better camera.)
Mlitary honor guard marches into position for arrival of the flag-draped casket. pic.twitter.com/3vdVcelCRO
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
Former Pres George W. and Laura Bush escorted off the plane that also served them for 8 years as Air Force One. pic.twitter.com/XQ89uA1L13
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
As the Bush Family looks on, the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Pres George H. W. Bush is carried off the plane by military pallbearers. Hail to the Chief is played, and a 21-gun salute is sounded. pic.twitter.com/jFPWIVm0QH
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
"My Country, T'is of Thee" is played as the presidential casket is carried to the hearse with the presidential seal. pic.twitter.com/Te4z7NmscR
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
Members of the military offer a salute as the presidential hearse slowly rolls by. pic.twitter.com/UA6dh8U3Rs
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
Former Pres George W. and Laura Bush escorted into the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/9OHFTtQaDj
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
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Military honor guard lines the path to the Capitol Steps for the arrival of the presidential casket. pic.twitter.com/egbH4a0EH6
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
Hail to the Chief is played and a 21-gun salute is fired to honor the late George H. W. Bush, as his family joins in the tribute. pic.twitter.com/gPmuDFsObt
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
In a somber ceremony, the presidential casket is carried up the Capitol Steps. pic.twitter.com/7QrlM7WIXS
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
The casket is carried into the Capitol. pic.twitter.com/dVxcbIy0GW
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
Awaiting placement of the presidential casket on the Lincoln Catafalque in the Capitol Rotunda. pic.twitter.com/3m2veYsDzk
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
Outside the Capitol, the sun has set. pic.twitter.com/em3lC6ISWr
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
With military precision, the presidential casket is positioned onto the Lincoln Catafalque. pic.twitter.com/4zmQxytkiS
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
And on behalf of the Executive Branch, VP and Mrs Pence place another wreath at the presidential casket. pic.twitter.com/8z8Je9Cbye
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) December 3, 2018
President Bush’s remains will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda until Wednesday morning.
This shot is lovely:
The historic scene in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda honoring the late President George H.W. Bush pic.twitter.com/qPVqBR9hYN
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) December 3, 2018
OK, we can’t leave out Sully:
Sully, Pres. George H.W. Bush's faithful service dog, arrives at Joint Base Andrews from Texas after having accompanied the 41st president one last time. https://t.co/hr845BXEGC pic.twitter.com/VNI8HtPUf4
— ABC News (@ABC) December 3, 2018
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PHOTO: George H.W. Bush's service dog, Sully, captured on watch next to former president's casket https://t.co/dEGCH7vLSS
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) December 3, 2018
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