The casket of US Sen. John McCain lies in state at the US Capitol on Friday, August 31.
In pictures: The John McCain memorials
The casket of US Sen. John McCain lies in state at the US Capitol on Friday, August 31.
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Updated 10:51 AM EST, Mon December 3, 2018

Americans have been paying tribute to US Sen. John McCain, who died August 25 at the age of 81.

McCain's memorial services took place over five days in three cities.

They began Wednesday in the Republican's home state of Arizona, where there was a public viewing at the state Capitol in Phoenix.

On Thursday, McCain's body was flown to the East Coast so he could lie in state at the US Capitol on Friday.

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush delivered eulogies Saturday at the Washington National Cathedral. McCain was buried Sunday at the US Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Maryland.

McCain's wife, Cindy, lays her head on her husband's casket during his burial service on Sunday.
McCain's wife, Cindy, lays her head on her husband's casket during his burial service on Sunday.
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McCain's son Jimmy hugs his brother Jack during the private burial service.
McCain's son Jimmy hugs his brother Jack during the private burial service.
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Sailors follow McCain's casket along the procession route at the US Naval Academy. McCain graduated from the academy in 1958 and served in the Navy until 1981.
Sailors follow McCain's casket along the procession route at the US Naval Academy. McCain graduated from the academy in 1958 and served in the Navy until 1981.
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McCain's casket is brought out of a chapel during a private funeral service at the US Naval Academy.
McCain's casket is brought out of a chapel during a private funeral service at the US Naval Academy.
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McCain's casket is carried out of the chapel Sunday.
McCain's casket is carried out of the chapel Sunday.
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Sailors participate in Sunday's funeral service.
Sailors participate in Sunday's funeral service.
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Cindy McCain looks on as her husband's casket is carried after a funeral service Saturday at the Washington National Cathedral.
Cindy McCain looks on as her husband's casket is carried after a funeral service Saturday at the Washington National Cathedral.
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McCain's casket is carried out of the National Cathedral at the end of Saturday's service.
McCain's casket is carried out of the National Cathedral at the end of Saturday's service.
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Former President Barack Obama delivered a eulogy and <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/01/politics/obama-eulogy-john-mccain-funeral/index.html" target="_blank">praised McCain's efforts</a> to push the nation to rise above "mean and petty" politics. "So much of our politics, our public life, our public discourse can seem small and mean and petty, trafficking in bombast and insult, and phony controversies, and manufactured outrage," Obama said. "It's a politics that pretends to be brave and tough, but in fact is born of fear. John called on us to be bigger than that. He called on us to be better than that."
Former President Barack Obama delivered a eulogy and praised McCain's efforts to push the nation to rise above "mean and petty" politics. "So much of our politics, our public life, our public discourse can seem small and mean and petty, trafficking in bombast and insult, and phony controversies, and manufactured outrage," Obama said. "It's a politics that pretends to be brave and tough, but in fact is born of fear. John called on us to be bigger than that. He called on us to be better than that."
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Former President George W. Bush <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/01/politics/george-bush-eulogy-john-mccain-funeral/index.html" target="_blank">spoke about his relationship with McCain</a> and how their rivalry melted away over time. Bush defeated McCain to become the GOP's presidential nominee in 2000. "Back in the day, he could frustrate me. And I know he'd say the same thing about me. But he also made me better," Bush said.
Former President George W. Bush spoke about his relationship with McCain and how their rivalry melted away over time. Bush defeated McCain to become the GOP's presidential nominee in 2000. "Back in the day, he could frustrate me. And I know he'd say the same thing about me. But he also made me better," Bush said.
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From left, former President George W. Bush; former first lady Laura Bush; former President Bill Clinton; former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; former Vice President Dick Cheney; Cheney's wife, Lynne; and former Vice President Al Gore sing during the memorial service Saturday.
From left, former President George W. Bush; former first lady Laura Bush; former President Bill Clinton; former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; former Vice President Dick Cheney; Cheney's wife, Lynne; and former Vice President Al Gore sing during the memorial service Saturday.
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Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said the world will be lonelier without McCain.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said the world will be lonelier without McCain.
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Meghan McCain <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/01/politics/meghan-mccain-john-mccain-funeral/index.html" target="_blank">pays tribute to her father</a> during the service. "We gather here to mourn the passing of American greatness, the real thing, not cheap rhetoric from men who will never come near the sacrifice he gave so willingly, nor the opportunistic appropriation of those who live lives of comfort and privilege while he suffered and served," she said.
Meghan McCain pays tribute to her father during the service. "We gather here to mourn the passing of American greatness, the real thing, not cheap rhetoric from men who will never come near the sacrifice he gave so willingly, nor the opportunistic appropriation of those who live lives of comfort and privilege while he suffered and served," she said.
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Meghan McCain and her mother embrace as the senator's casket arrives at the National Cathedral.
Meghan McCain and her mother embrace as the senator's casket arrives at the National Cathedral.
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From left, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, former Vice President Al Gore, former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive for Saturday's memorial service.
From left, former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, former Vice President Al Gore, former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive for Saturday's memorial service.
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From left, former Defense Secretary William Cohen, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Warren Beatty serve as pallbearers.
From left, former Defense Secretary William Cohen, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Warren Beatty serve as pallbearers.
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A military honor guard carries McCain's casket at the Washington National Cathedral.
A military honor guard carries McCain's casket at the Washington National Cathedral.
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Rhonda Zuck, left, and her husband, Tim, drove from Racine, Wisconsin, for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Rhonda Zuck, left, and her husband, Tim, drove from Racine, Wisconsin, for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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Cindy McCain is accompanied by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, left, and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis as she lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Saturday.
Cindy McCain is accompanied by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, left, and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis as she lays a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Saturday.
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A visitor becomes emotional while paying respects to the late senator as he lied in state Friday in the US Capitol's rotunda.
A visitor becomes emotional while paying respects to the late senator as he lied in state Friday in the US Capitol's rotunda.
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Cindy McCain prays at her husband's casket on Friday.
Cindy McCain prays at her husband's casket on Friday.
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Former US Sen. Joe Lieberman and his wife, Hadassah, pay their respects during the viewing at the Capitol.
Former US Sen. Joe Lieberman and his wife, Hadassah, pay their respects during the viewing at the Capitol.
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Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks at the US Capitol ceremony on Friday. To Pence's right are McCain's 106-year-old mother, Roberta, and McCain's daughter Meghan. "Let me say to all those gathered and his beloved family: On behalf of a grateful nation, we will ever remember that John McCain served his country and John McCain served his country honorably," Pence said.
Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks at the US Capitol ceremony on Friday. To Pence's right are McCain's 106-year-old mother, Roberta, and McCain's daughter Meghan. "Let me say to all those gathered and his beloved family: On behalf of a grateful nation, we will ever remember that John McCain served his country and John McCain served his country honorably," Pence said.
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Members of the McCain family pay their respects on Friday.
Members of the McCain family pay their respects on Friday.
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US Sen. Lindsey Graham touches McCain's casket. Graham took to the Senate floor Tuesday to give <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/28/politics/lindsey-graham-john-mccain-senate-floor/index.html" target="_blank">an emotional farewell</a> to his friend and colleague.
US Sen. Lindsey Graham touches McCain's casket. Graham took to the Senate floor Tuesday to give an emotional farewell to his friend and colleague.
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Members of the public file through the Capitol rotunda to pay their respects.
Members of the public file through the Capitol rotunda to pay their respects.
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McCain's casket is carried up the Capitol steps. A storm broke out <a href="https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/mccain-funeral/h_950294275d21902551c36cb98f614e57" target="_blank">at the very moment</a> McCain's casket was carried in.
McCain's casket is carried up the Capitol steps. A storm broke out at the very moment McCain's casket was carried in.
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McCain served in Congress for more than 30 years.
McCain served in Congress for more than 30 years.
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Among the guests Friday were actors Annette Bening, back left, and Warren Beatty.
Among the guests Friday were actors Annette Bening, back left, and Warren Beatty.
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Navy sailors salute as McCain passes by in Washington.
Navy sailors salute as McCain passes by in Washington.
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A man salutes as a hearse carrying McCain's casket travels to a memorial service at the North Phoenix Baptist Church on Thursday.
A man salutes as a hearse carrying McCain's casket travels to a memorial service at the North Phoenix Baptist Church on Thursday.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden wipes away a tear while giving a tribute to McCain at Thursday's memorial service in Phoenix. "I always thought of John as a brother," Biden said. "We had a hell of a lot of family fights. We go back a long way."
Former Vice President Joe Biden wipes away a tear while giving a tribute to McCain at Thursday's memorial service in Phoenix. "I always thought of John as a brother," Biden said. "We had a hell of a lot of family fights. We go back a long way."
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Pro football player Larry Fitzgerald, a friend of McCain's, speaks at the late senator's memorial service on Thursday. McCain "didn't judge individuals based on the color of their skin, their gender, their backgrounds, their political affiliations, or their bank accounts," Fitzgerald said. "He evaluated them on the merits of their character and the contents of their hearts."
Pro football player Larry Fitzgerald, a friend of McCain's, speaks at the late senator's memorial service on Thursday. McCain "didn't judge individuals based on the color of their skin, their gender, their backgrounds, their political affiliations, or their bank accounts," Fitzgerald said. "He evaluated them on the merits of their character and the contents of their hearts."
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McCain's casket arrives at the North Phoenix Baptist Church on Thursday.
McCain's casket arrives at the North Phoenix Baptist Church on Thursday.
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McCain's family watches as his casket is moved from a hearse on Thursday. From left are McCain's son Doug, his son Jimmy, his daughter Meghan, his son Jack, his wife Cindy, his daughter Bridget, his daughter Sidney and his son Andrew.
McCain's family watches as his casket is moved from a hearse on Thursday. From left are McCain's son Doug, his son Jimmy, his daughter Meghan, his son Jack, his wife Cindy, his daughter Bridget, his daughter Sidney and his son Andrew.
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People in Phoenix watch a motorcade carrying McCain's casket on Thursday.
People in Phoenix watch a motorcade carrying McCain's casket on Thursday.
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Meghan McCain cries next to her father's casket during a memorial service at the Arizona State Capitol on Wednesday.
Meghan McCain cries next to her father's casket during a memorial service at the Arizona State Capitol on Wednesday.
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McCain's wife, Cindy, lays her head on his casket Wednesday.
McCain's wife, Cindy, lays her head on his casket Wednesday.
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US naval cadets walk past McCain's casket on Wednesday.
US naval cadets walk past McCain's casket on Wednesday.
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People wait in line for their chance to pay their respects at the Arizona State Capitol.
People wait in line for their chance to pay their respects at the Arizona State Capitol.
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A man signs a register before paying tribute to McCain on Wednesday.
A man signs a register before paying tribute to McCain on Wednesday.
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Cindy McCain, front left, sits with her children Jack, Jimmy and Meghan during the service in Phoenix. From left to right in the second row are Doug and Sidney, John McCain's children from his first marriage, and the McCains' adopted daughter, Bridget.
Cindy McCain, front left, sits with her children Jack, Jimmy and Meghan during the service in Phoenix. From left to right in the second row are Doug and Sidney, John McCain's children from his first marriage, and the McCains' adopted daughter, Bridget.
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People stand during Wednesday's memorial service. In the last 40 years, only two other people have lain in state at the State Capitol: state Sen. Marilyn Jarrett in 2006, and Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens in 1980.
People stand during Wednesday's memorial service. In the last 40 years, only two other people have lain in state at the State Capitol: state Sen. Marilyn Jarrett in 2006, and Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens in 1980.
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McCain's casket is carried into the Arizona State Capitol.
McCain's casket is carried into the Arizona State Capitol.
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Cindy McCain and her son Jack follow military personnel carrying the casket.
Cindy McCain and her son Jack follow military personnel carrying the casket.
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Members of Arizona law enforcement wait for the start of the memorial service in Phoenix.
Members of Arizona law enforcement wait for the start of the memorial service in Phoenix.
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