Bob Dole lies in state at the US Capitol

Alex Mead

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Dec 9, 2021

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FILE PHOTO: Dole attends Memorial day services at the World War II Memorial in Washington

Former Republican Leader of the Senate, Bob Dole, died on December 5th 2021. REUTERS

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The casket of former US senator Bob Dole arrives at the US Capitol in Washington, DC where it will lie in state on December 9, 2021. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

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The casket of former US senator Bob Dole arrives at the US Capitol in Washington, DC where it will lie in state on December 9, 2021. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

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The casket of former US senator Bob Dole arrives at the US Capitol in Washington, DC where it will lie in state on December 9, 2021. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

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WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 09: A military honor guard carries the casket of Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS) to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol on December 9, 2021 in… Getty Images

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Elizabeth Dole and daughter Robin Dole stand as the casket of former Sen. Bob Dole arrives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. AP

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The casket of former Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., arrives in a hearse at the U.S. Capitol. AP

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Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., talks with other guests prior to a service for former Sen. Bob Dole. AP

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Colleagues, friends and family await the casket of Bob Dole at the Capitol Rotunda. Reuters

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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden pass a portrait of the late Bob Dole as they walk to the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol to pay tribute to the former Senate majority leader. AP

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Bob Dole to Lie in State in the US Capitol Rotunda

President Joe Biden greets Elizabeth Dole as people gather to pay their respects. EPA

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Doug Harris, Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden and Jill Biden look on as the casket of Bob Dole is brought into the Capitol Rotunda. Reuters

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President Joe Biden stands with first lady Jill Biden as they arrive for a congressional ceremony to honor former Sen. Bob Dole. AP

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Robin Dole, center, is escorted during a ceremony for her late father, Sen. Bob Dole. AP

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The casket of Bob Dole is brought into the Capitol Rotunda. Reuters

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The casket of Bob Dole is brought into the Capitol Rotunda. EPA

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The casket of Bob Dole is brought into the Capitol Rotunda. Reuters

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The casket of former Sen. Bob Dole arrives in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building, where he will lie in state, on Capitol Hill. Getty Images

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Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole lies in state in U.S. Capitol

Participants stand around the casket of former U.S. Senator Bob Dole during a ceremony preceding his lying in state in the Rotunda. REUTERS

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President Joe Biden makes a tribute speech during the congressional ceremony. Reuters

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President Joe Biden makes a tribute speech during the congressional ceremony. Reuters

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A guest looks at the program for former Sen. Bob Dole as he lies in state in the Rotunda. AP

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivers remarks during a congressional ceremony. EPA

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell delivers remarks during a congressional ceremony. Getty Images

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Former Sen. Elizabeth Dole, rests her head on the casket of her husband, former Sen. Bob Dole. AP

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Elizabeth Dole at the casket of her husband, former Sen. Bob Dole. AP

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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden touch the casket of former Sen. Bob Dole. AP

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New York’s Senator and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stand at the casket. REUTERS

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Debbie Dingell (D-MI) pays respects to former Senator Bob Dole. Getty Images

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The casket of former Sen. Bob Dole lies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Getty Images

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The casket of former Sen. Bob Dole lies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. AP

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Liz Cheney and Debbie Dingell gather to pay their respects. REUTERS

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Betty Meyer, former assistant to the late U.S. Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), pays her respects before his casket. REUTERS

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Defense Secretary Lloyd James Austin III attends a ceremony for former Republican Senator Bob Dole. REUTERS

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Sen. Mitt Romey leaves after paying his respects. AP

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Sen. Ted Cruz pays his respects. AP

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A woman becomes emotional while paying her respects to former Sen. Bob Dole. Getty Images

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A woman becomes emotional while paying her respects to former Sen. Bob Dole. Getty Images

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Members of the public pay their respects as the late Sen. Bob Dole lies in state at the US Capitol. Getty Images

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Members of the public pay their respects as the late Sen. Bob Dole lies in state at the US Capitol. Getty Images

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