Trumps pay respects at public viewing for George H.W. Bush
President, first lady give silent tribute as Republican leaders speak at the Capitol Rotunda ceremony; Doug McKelway reports from Washington on the funeral schedule.
Before George H.W. Bush will be laid to rest in Texas, America's 41st president will first be honored with a funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral Wednesday morning.
Bush died on Nov. 30 at the age of 94. He will be buried at the George Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University Thursday alongside Barbara Bush, his wife of 73 years who died in April, and Robin Bush, the daughter they lost to leukemia in 1953 at age 3.
His funeral service will be attended by President Trump and the first lady, as well as all of the former living presidents. Son and former President George W. Bush will deliver a eulogy at the funeral.
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Read on for a look at the entire funeral program.
Departure Ceremony
After lying in state in the U.S. Capitol rotunda — where countless lawmakers and members of the public were able to pay their respects — Bush's casket will depart for the Washington National Cathedral.
Arrival
Bush will arrive at the Washington National Cathedral around 11 a.m. ET.
Organ Prelude
Organist George Fergus of the Washington National Cathedral
Musical Prelude
The United States Marine Corps: "Nocturne"
The Armed Forces Chorus: "Lay Me Low"
The United States Marine Orchestra: "Our Town"
The Armed Forces Chorus: "My Song in the Night"
The Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Marine Orchestra: "Hymn to the Fallen" and "America the Beautiful"
Musical Honors
The United States Coast Guard Band: "Four Ruffles and Flourishes," "Hail to the Chief" and "For All the Saints"
Reception of the Body
Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, the presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church
Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington
Introit
The Cathedral Choir: "My House Shall be Called a House of Prayer."
Anthems in Procession
Rev. Dr. Russell Levenson Jr., rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas
Hymn
"Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven"
Collect for Burial
Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean of the Washington National Cathedral
First Reading
Isaiah 60: 1-5; 18-20 by Lauren Bush and Ashley Walker Bush
Tribute
Jon Meacham, presidential historian and author
Anthem
The Cathedral Choir: "The King of My Love My Shepherd Is"
Second Reading
Revelation 21: 1-4; 23-25 by Jenna Bush Hager
Tribute
Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Tribute
Former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson
Anthem
Soloist Ronan Tynan, the Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Marine Orchestra: "Last Full Measure of Devotion"
Tribute
Former President George W. Bush
Anthem
The Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Marine Orchestra: "O God, Our Help in Ages Past"
Gospel Reading
Matthew 5:14-16 by the Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean of the Washington National Cathedral
Homily
Rev. Dr. Russell Levenson Jr., rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas
Musical Reflection
Soloist Michael W. Smith performs "Friends"
The Apostles' Creed
The Lord's Prayer
Soloist Ronan Tynan
The Prayers
Rev. Canon Jan Naylor Cope, provost of the Washington National Cathedral
Anthem
The Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Marine Orchestra: "Eternal Father, Strong to Save"
Commendation
Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington
Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean of the Washington National Cathedral
Rev. Dr. Russell Levenson Jr., rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas
The Blessing
Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church
The Dismissal
Very Rev. Randolph Marshall Hollerith, dean of the Washington National Cathedral
Hymn
"For All the Saints"
Musical Honors
The United States Coast Guard Band: "Four Ruffles and Flourishes," "O Hail to the Chief" and "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name"
Organ Postlude
Organist George Fergus of the Washington National Cathedral performs from "Symphonie I, Op. 14"
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