<p>Former US president George HW&nbsp;Bush, remembered as much for his legacy of service as his impact on history, was buried Thursday, capping days of tribute from a nation that briefly set aside political divisions to honour him.</p>

<p>After a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/remembering-american-soldier-statesman-dignitaries-attend-bush-funeral-181752">state funeral</a>, Wednesday in Washington that was attended by the country's five living presidents and foreign dignitaries, Bush's flag-draped casket was flown to Texas for a final farewell.</p>

<p>A compassionate national spotlight had shone on Bush's passing and the memorial proceedings throughout this week.</p>

<p>But his burial at Bush's presidential library center in College Station, Texas -- alongside Barbara, his wife of 73 years, and their daughter Robin who died of leukemia at age 3 -- was a private family service.</p>

<p>"The 41st President of the United States of America, George Herbert Walker Bush, has reached his final resting place," family spokesman Jim McGrath posted on Twitter.</p>

<p>Bush, who died Friday at age 94, lay in repose at St Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, where he was eulogized at a final memorial service by close friend James Baker, who served as his secretary of state.</p>

<p>"His incredible service to our nation and the world are already etched in the marble of time," Baker said, highlighting the sense of duty, service, and personal grace that drove Bush.</p>

<p>Fighting through tears, the 88-year-old Baker recalled how Bush's deeds "expressed his moral character, and they reflected his decency, his boundless kindness and consideration of others, his determination always to do the right thing."</p>

<p><strong>Final resting place</strong></p>

<p>Son George W. Bush, the nation's 43rd president, appeared somber at his wife Laura's side, and stood ramrod straight as military pallbearers carried the casket from the Houston church to a waiting hearse.</p>

<p>It was then placed on a train -- with a locomotive painted in the colors and pattern of Air Force One, the presidential jet -- for the final journey to the presidential library, part of a precise series of ritualized events.</p>

<p>There were emotional displays along the route in towns like Spring, Magnolia, Navasota and College Station.</p>

<p>Crowds of people braved rainy weather to mass beside the tracks, where they held American flags, saluted, cheered and waved goodbye as the train rolled slowly past.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bush was the 12th president to lie in state in the US Capitol rotunda.</p>

<p>Thousands paid respects there to a statesman who steered the nation through turbulent times including the end of the Cold War and the marshalling of an international coalition to oust invading Iraqi forces from Kuwait.</p>

<p>On Thursday, Baker pointed to Bush's eagerness to forge compromise and peace rather than rattle sabers.</p>

<p>"He had the courage of a warrior," Baker said. "But when the time came for prudence, he always maintained the greater courage of a peacemaker."</p>

<p>Bush was a decorated World War II aviator who nearly died when he was shot down on a bombing mission.</p>

<p>He served as a congressman, envoy to China and to the United Nations, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and vice president to Ronald Reagan before winning the White House.</p>

<p>At Wednesday's service in Washington, President <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-hillary-give-each-other-cold-shoulder-at-bush-funeral-181923">Donald Trump </a>and First Lady Melania shared a front row pew in the National Cathedral with past presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and their wives, to honour Bush.</p>

<p>Son George delivered an emotional eulogy in tribute to his father. The pair are only the second father-son presidential duo in American history, after John Adams and John Quincy Adams.</p>

<p><strong>An uneasy truce</strong></p>

<p>Since Bush's death, Trump has traded his usual provocative posture for one of solemnity and respect for the Bushes, with whom he has often clashed since his meteoric rise in the world of politics.</p>

<p>As Trump toned down the rhetoric this week, Washington's political heat was reduced from a normal boil to a simmer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But at Wednesday's service, tensions were obvious.</p>

<p>Trump arrived and shook hands with the Obamas, but his body language turned cold as he failed to acknowledge Hillary Clinton, his defeated Democratic rival in 2016, or her president husband Bill.</p>


Former US president George HW Bush, remembered as much for his legacy of service as his impact on history, was buried Thursday, capping days of tribute from a nation that briefly set aside political divisions to honour him.

Former US president George HW Bush, remembered as much for his legacy of service as his impact on history, was buried Thursday, capping days of tribute from a nation that briefly set aside political divisions to honour him. After a state funeral, Wednesday in Washington that was attended by the country's five living presidents and foreign dignitaries, Bush's flag-draped casket was flown to Texas for a final farewell. A compassionate national spotlight had shone on Bush's passing and the memorial proceedings throughout this week. But his burial at Bush's presidential library center in College Station, Texas -- alongside Barbara, his wife of 73 years, and their daughter Robin who died of leukemia at age 3 -- was a private family service. "The 41st President of the United States of America, George Herbert Walker Bush, has reached his final resting place," family spokesman Jim McGrath posted on Twitter. Bush, who died Friday at age 94, lay in repose at St Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, where he was eulogized at a final memorial service by close friend James Baker, who served as his secretary of state. "His incredible service to our nation and the world are already etched in the marble of time," Baker said, highlighting the sense of duty, service, and personal grace that drove Bush. Fighting through tears, the 88-year-old Baker recalled how Bush's deeds "expressed his moral character, and they reflected his decency, his boundless kindness and consideration of others, his determination always to do the right thing." Final resting place Son George W. Bush, the nation's 43rd president, appeared somber at his wife Laura's side, and stood ramrod straight as military pallbearers carried the casket from the Houston church to a waiting hearse. It was then placed on a train -- with a locomotive painted in the colors and pattern of Air Force One, the presidential jet -- for the final journey to the presidential library, part of a precise series of ritualized events. There were emotional displays along the route in towns like Spring, Magnolia, Navasota and College Station. Crowds of people braved rainy weather to mass beside the tracks, where they held American flags, saluted, cheered and waved goodbye as the train rolled slowly past. Bush was the 12th president to lie in state in the US Capitol rotunda. Thousands paid respects there to a statesman who steered the nation through turbulent times including the end of the Cold War and the marshalling of an international coalition to oust invading Iraqi forces from Kuwait. On Thursday, Baker pointed to Bush's eagerness to forge compromise and peace rather than rattle sabers. "He had the courage of a warrior," Baker said. "But when the time came for prudence, he always maintained the greater courage of a peacemaker." Bush was a decorated World War II aviator who nearly died when he was shot down on a bombing mission. He served as a congressman, envoy to China and to the United Nations, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and vice president to Ronald Reagan before winning the White House. At Wednesday's service in Washington, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania shared a front row pew in the National Cathedral with past presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and their wives, to honour Bush. Son George delivered an emotional eulogy in tribute to his father. The pair are only the second father-son presidential duo in American history, after John Adams and John Quincy Adams. An uneasy truce Since Bush's death, Trump has traded his usual provocative posture for one of solemnity and respect for the Bushes, with whom he has often clashed since his meteoric rise in the world of politics. As Trump toned down the rhetoric this week, Washington's political heat was reduced from a normal boil to a simmer. But at Wednesday's service, tensions were obvious. Trump arrived and shook hands with the Obamas, but his body language turned cold as he failed to acknowledge Hillary Clinton, his defeated Democratic rival in 2016, or her president husband Bill.

George HW Bush, president and servant-statesman, is laid to rest

<p>A touching image of Sully HW Bush, a yellow labrador service dog who worked with the late <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-attend-george-hw-bushs-funeral-white-house-180762">former President George HW Bush</a>, went viral on Monday showing the dog curling up in front of the late<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/air-force-one-collects-bush-casket-at-start-of-days-long-farewell-181207"> leader's flag-draped casket</a>.</p>

<p>Jim McGrath, Bush's spokesperson, posted the image of Sully on Monday&nbsp;with the caption "Mission complete."</p>

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<p>A highly trained service dog, Sully will now go back into service to help other veterans and is going to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bush's son George Bush informed on Instagram as he shared the same with caption reading,&nbsp;"As much as our family is going to miss this dog, we're comforted to know he'll bring the same joy to his new home, Walter Reed, that he brought to 41."</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq6L8MCghmo/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">As much as our family is going to miss this dog, we’re comforted to know he’ll bring the same joy to his new home, Walter Reed, that he brought to 41.</a></p>

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<p>Sully is named after former airline pilot Chesley B "Sully", who became famous for landing a damaged passenger jet on the Hudson River and saving all 155 passengers and crew in 2009.</p>

<p>He was gifted to Bush in June after former first lady Barbara Bush passed away.</p>

<p>According to a report, Sully can answer the phone and fetch items. He was trained by America's Vet Dogs.</p>

<p>Sully also has his own huge fan following on Instagram with over 10 million followers.</p>

<p>Family and former staffers of former US&nbsp;President George HW&nbsp;Bush will hold a brief ceremony on Monday morning at a Texas Air National Guard base outside Houston, putting his casket onto Air Force One for a final trip to Washington.</p>

<p>Bush will lie in state at the US&nbsp;Capitol Rotunda from Monday through Wednesday when a state funeral is scheduled at the National Cathedral.</p>

<p>The 41st president of the United States died at his Houston home on Friday night, seven months after his wife Barbara died. He was 94.</p>

<p>Bush was a decorated World War II fighter pilot, former head of the Central Intelligence Agency, and vice president to Ronald Reagan before winning the White House.</p>

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A touching image of Sully HW Bush, a yellow labrador service dog who worked with the late former President George HW Bush, went viral on Monday showing the dog curling up in front of the late leader's flag-draped casket.

A touching image of Sully HW Bush, a yellow labrador service dog who worked with the late former President George HW Bush, went viral on Monday showing the dog curling up in front of the late leader's flag-draped casket. Jim McGrath, Bush's spokesperson, posted the image of Sully on Monday with the caption "Mission complete." Mission complete. #Remembering41 pic.twitter.com/rXdyXAS4lk — Jim McGrath (@jgm41) December 3, 2018 × A highly trained service dog, Sully will now go back into service to help other veterans and is going to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bush's son George Bush informed on Instagram as he shared the same with caption reading, "As much as our family is going to miss this dog, we're comforted to know he'll bring the same joy to his new home, Walter Reed, that he brought to 41." View this post on Instagram As much as our family is going to miss this dog, we’re comforted to know he’ll bring the same joy to his new home, Walter Reed, that he brought to 41. A post shared by George W. Bush (@georgewbush) on Dec 2, 2018 at 6:55pm PST × Sully is named after former airline pilot Chesley B "Sully", who became famous for landing a damaged passenger jet on the Hudson River and saving all 155 passengers and crew in 2009. He was gifted to Bush in June after former first lady Barbara Bush passed away. According to a report, Sully can answer the phone and fetch items. He was trained by America's Vet Dogs. Sully also has his own huge fan following on Instagram with over 10 million followers. Family and former staffers of former US President George HW Bush will hold a brief ceremony on Monday morning at a Texas Air National Guard base outside Houston, putting his casket onto Air Force One for a final trip to Washington. Bush will lie in state at the US Capitol Rotunda from Monday through Wednesday when a state funeral is scheduled at the National Cathedral. The 41st president of the United States died at his Houston home on Friday night, seven months after his wife Barbara died. He was 94. Bush was a decorated World War II fighter pilot, former head of the Central Intelligence Agency, and vice president to Ronald Reagan before winning the White House.

'Mission complete', George HW Bush's service dog Sully pictured near his casket

<p>United States President Donald Trump on Saturday cancelled a press conference planned for Saturday at the G20 summit, saying he wanted to show respect to the family of the late President George HW Bush.</p>

<p>"I was very much looking forward to having a press conference just prior to leaving Argentina because we have had such great success in our dealing with various countries and their leaders at the G20," Trump tweeted.</p>

<p>"However, out of respect for the Bush Family and former <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/tributes-for-former-us-president-george-hw-bush-180693">President George HW Bush</a> we will wait until after the funeral to have a press conference," Trump added in the continuation tweet.</p>

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<p>Former US president &nbsp;George HW Bush, who led the US as Cold War ended but failed to get a second term, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/bushs-single-white-house-term-shaped-us-history-for-decades-180657">died on November 30</a> at the age of 94 on Saturday.</p>

<p>His death was announced in a statement issued by longtime spokesman Jim McGrath.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, spokeswoman of Trump announced that Trump will attend the state funeral of HW Bush.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's spokeswoman said: "A state funeral is being arranged with all of the accompanying support and honours. The president will designate Wednesday, December 5th as a National Day Of Mourning. He and the first lady will attend the funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC."</p>

<p>Trump did not attend the funeral of Bush's wife Barbara, the matriarch of the family, who died in April.</p>

<p>The invitation-only service at St Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston included Bush's successor Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, as well as other former senior officials.</p>


United States President Donald Trump on Saturday cancelled a press conference planned for Saturday at the G20 summit, saying he wanted to show respect to the family of the late President George HW Bush.

United States President Donald Trump on Saturday cancelled a press conference planned for Saturday at the G20 summit, saying he wanted to show respect to the family of the late President George HW Bush. "I was very much looking forward to having a press conference just prior to leaving Argentina because we have had such great success in our dealing with various countries and their leaders at the G20," Trump tweeted. "However, out of respect for the Bush Family and former President George HW Bush we will wait until after the funeral to have a press conference," Trump added in the continuation tweet. I was very much looking forward to having a press conference just prior to leaving Argentina because we have had such great success in our dealing with various countries and their leaders at the G20.... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 1, 2018 × Former US president George HW Bush, who led the US as Cold War ended but failed to get a second term, died on November 30 at the age of 94 on Saturday. His death was announced in a statement issued by longtime spokesman Jim McGrath. Earlier in the day, spokeswoman of Trump announced that Trump will attend the state funeral of HW Bush. Trump's spokeswoman said: "A state funeral is being arranged with all of the accompanying support and honours. The president will designate Wednesday, December 5th as a National Day Of Mourning. He and the first lady will attend the funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC." Trump did not attend the funeral of Bush's wife Barbara, the matriarch of the family, who died in April. The invitation-only service at St Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston included Bush's successor Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, as well as other former senior officials.

Trump cancels G20 press conference 'out of respect' to Bush family

<p>President Donald Trump will attend the state funeral of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/bushs-single-white-house-term-shaped-us-history-for-decades-180657">former president George HW&nbsp;Bush</a>, who has died at 94, the White House said Saturday.</p>

<p>Trump's spokeswoman said: "A state funeral is being arranged with all of the accompanying support and honours. The president will designate Wednesday, December 5th as a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/tributes-for-former-us-president-george-hw-bush-180693">National Day Of Mourning</a>. He and the first lady will attend the funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC."</p>

<p>Bush, the 41st president, died at home in Houston on Friday.</p>

<p>Trump did not attend the funeral of Bush's wife Barbara, the matriarch of the family, who died in April.</p>

<p>The invitation-only service at St Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston included Bush's successor Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, as well as other former senior officials.</p>

<p>In pics:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/former-us-president-george-hw-bush-dies-at-94-180671">Life and times of former US president George H W Bush</a></p>

<p>The White House attributed Trump's absence to his desire to avoid disruptions, though First Lady Melania Trump was present.</p>

<p>A book published last year said Bush voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election and called Donald Trump a "blowhard" who was driven by "a certain ego."</p>

<p>The revelations were contained in historian Mark Updegrove's "The Last Republicans."</p>

<p>"I don't like him," the elder Bush told Updegrove in May 2016 before the elections in November of that year</p>

<p>"I don't know much about him, but I know he's a blowhard. And I'm not too excited about him being (our) leader."</p>

<p>His son George W&nbsp;Bush left his ballot blank and said of Trump: "This guy doesn't know what it means to be president."</p>

<p>The book's title was inspired by the younger Bush's concerns that he had been "the last Republican president" -- not just because Clinton was seen as favorite to win the election, but because Trump represented a major break from traditional conservatism.</p>

<p>Trump was not invited to the funeral of another prominent Republican critic, the late senator John McCain who died in August.&nbsp;</p>

<p>McCain's daughter Meghan delivered a powerful rebuke to Trump at the funeral, telling mourners: "The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great."&nbsp;</p>


President Donald Trump will attend the state funeral of former president George HW Bush, who has died at 94, the White House said Saturday. Trump's spokeswoman said: "A state funeral is being arranged with all of the accompanying support and honours.

President Donald Trump will attend the state funeral of former president George HW Bush, who has died at 94, the White House said Saturday. Trump's spokeswoman said: "A state funeral is being arranged with all of the accompanying support and honours. The president will designate Wednesday, December 5th as a National Day Of Mourning. He and the first lady will attend the funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC." Bush, the 41st president, died at home in Houston on Friday. Trump did not attend the funeral of Bush's wife Barbara, the matriarch of the family, who died in April. The invitation-only service at St Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston included Bush's successor Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, as well as other former senior officials. In pics: Life and times of former US president George H W Bush The White House attributed Trump's absence to his desire to avoid disruptions, though First Lady Melania Trump was present. A book published last year said Bush voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election and called Donald Trump a "blowhard" who was driven by "a certain ego." The revelations were contained in historian Mark Updegrove's "The Last Republicans." "I don't like him," the elder Bush told Updegrove in May 2016 before the elections in November of that year "I don't know much about him, but I know he's a blowhard. And I'm not too excited about him being (our) leader." His son George W Bush left his ballot blank and said of Trump: "This guy doesn't know what it means to be president." The book's title was inspired by the younger Bush's concerns that he had been "the last Republican president" -- not just because Clinton was seen as favorite to win the election, but because Trump represented a major break from traditional conservatism. Trump was not invited to the funeral of another prominent Republican critic, the late senator John McCain who died in August. McCain's daughter Meghan delivered a powerful rebuke to Trump at the funeral, telling mourners: "The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because America was always great."

Trump to attend George HW Bush's funeral: White House