Former U.S. senator, presidential candidate Bob Dole lies in state in Capitol By Reuters

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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: World Battle Two veteran and former Senate Majority Chief Bob Dole attends Memorial Day companies on the World Battle II Memorial in Washington, U.S., November 11, 2016. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Picture

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A casket bearing the stays of former U.S. Senator Bob Dole, a three-time Republican presidential candidate and embellished World Battle Two veteran, was positioned within the Capitol’s Rotunda on Thursday as dignitaries gathered there for a memorial service.

Dole served a mixed 36 years within the Home of Representatives and Senate and was receiving a tribute just like these afforded U.S. presidents upon their deaths.

President Joe Biden was available to ship remarks.

Dole’s spouse Elizabeth, additionally a former senator, stood on the high of the Capitol’s East Entrance steps as a navy honor guard carried his flag-draped casket up the steep incline to be positioned within the constructing’s storied Rotunda for the memorial service.

Members of Congress and different invited company paid their respects to Dole, who represented Kansas within the Home of Representatives for eight years after which within the Senate from 1969-1996, together with two stints as majority chief.

He died in his sleep on Sunday at age 98 after a lung most cancers analysis earlier this 12 months.

Dole was awarded two Purple Hearts from the U.S. navy throughout World Battle Two for wounds suffered in fight.

He sought the presidency thrice and was his celebration’s nominee in 1996, when he misplaced to Democratic President Invoice Clinton. He was additionally President Gerald Ford’s working mate within the 1976 election gained by Democrat Jimmy Carter.

Dole’s physique will lie in state till Friday morning. He’s the thirty third individual to obtain that honor.

No public viewing will happen due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though invited company have been current.

Dole’s funeral can be held on Friday on the Washington Nationwide Cathedral.

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