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George HW Bush to lie in state in the US Capitol
Media caption A look back at the life of George HW Bush

The body of former US President George HW Bush is to lie in state next week ahead of a day of national mourning.

What are the funeral plans?

The life of George HW Bush

George Bush Snr with Mikhail Gorbachev, 03/12/1989
Image caption As communism collapsed across Central and Eastern Europe, he oversaw warming relations with the Soviet Union and Mikhail Gorbachev
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Who has been paying tribute?

Media caption Ex-UK PM John Major: Bush "raised America's standing in the world"
  • UK Prime Minister Theresa May said that "in navigating a peaceful end to the Cold War he made the world a safer place for generations to come"
  • Queen Elizabeth said he was "a great friend and ally" of the United Kingdom
  • His successor, Bill Clinton, said he and Hillary gave "thanks for his great long life of service, love and friendship", adding: "I am grateful for every minute I spent with him and will always hold our friendship as one of my life's greatest gifts"
  • Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev hailed Bush's contribution to ending the Cold War and reducing nuclear weapons. Both men signed the first Start treaty in 1991, which led to big cuts in long-range nuclear weapons. "He was a genuine partner," Mr Gorbachev said.

Published December 2, 2018

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