President Bush, the President of the United States, joined tens of thousands of people in silence to pay their final respects to the late President Ronald Reagan, whose casket was in the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Mr. Bush, accompanied by his wife, Laura Bush, entered the Capitol building on Thursday evening following the conclusion of the G8 summit in Georgia. Mr. Bush and his wife silently participated in a short prayer and religious ceremony in front of Mr. Reagan's casket in the Capitol's great rotunda before leaving the building. Thousands of people began passing by Mr. Reagan's casket in the Capitol starting Wednesday evening. Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev also paid their final respects to the late President Reagan on Thursday. Mr. Reagan's casket will remain in the Capitol until today's memorial service at Washington National Cathedral. Mr. Reagan will be buried this evening at his presidential library in California.
President Bush Pays Tribute to the Late President Reagan - 2004-06-11
President Bush and thousands of others paid their respects to the late Ronald Reagan at the U.S. Capitol. The ceremony followed the G8 summit and included notable figures like Margaret Thatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev. This event marks a significant moment in honoring a former U.S. president.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
President George W. Bush and thousands of others paid their respects to the late Ronald Reagan at the U.S. Capitol. The ceremony included notable figures such as Margaret Thatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev, highlighting Reagan's impact on global politics.
- Reagan's casket was displayed in the U.S. Capitol for public viewing.
- The memorial service took place at Washington National Cathedral.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Ronald Reagan served as U.S. president from 1981 to 1989 and was pivotal in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, including relations with Iran.
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