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December 17, 2018

Robert Brehl: Bush funeral a procession of contrasts

Former U.S. President George W. Bush touches the flag-draped casket of former President George H.W. Bush after speaking at his father's state funeral Dec. 5 at the Episcopal Church's Washington National Cathedral.

The televised funeral of George Herbert Walker Bush at the Washington National Cathedral was a reminder of times when the office of the U.S. President worked for bipartisanship, decency and decorum.

Published in Robert Brehl
December 6, 2018

America's 43rd president remembers his late father as a 'great and noble man'

Former U.S. President George W. Bush pauses as he speaks at the state funeral for his father, former President George H.W. Bush, Dec. 5 at the Episcopal Church's Washington National Cathedral.
WASHINGTON – In the days since the Nov. 30 death of former President George H.W. Bush, several news outlets reported that some years ago he told family members that he doubted any one would come to his memorial when he died.
Published in International
December 3, 2018

Americans mourn death of 41st president, recalls life of public service

U.S. Vice President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, are seen with St. John Paul II during an audience in 1985 at the Vatican.
WASHINGTON – When he was running for re-election in 1992, President George H.W. Bush told Catholic News Service that he believed that a strong religious faith could provide "an extra shot of strength when you need it."
Published in International