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12.21.2012

funeral service for senator daniel inouye



Above, one of two stunning photos of Senator Daniel Inouye's casket lying in state in the Capitol Rotunda -- a rare, exceptionally high honor for the longtime Hawaii senator and World War II hero, who died this week. Only eleven former senators have lain in state in the Rotunda.

This morning, President Obama and Vice President Biden spoke at the funeral service for Senator Inouye at the National Cathedral in Washington DC. Here's video of their eulogies:




You can read the full text of President Obama's eulogy here.