Tributes Paid To Former US Senator John McCain At Funeral In Washington

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush both gave eulogies during yesterday's funeral

The Republican, who was held captive for five years in Vietnam when he was a Navy Pilot during the war, died aged 81 after suffering from brain cancer. 

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush both gave eulogies during yesterday's funeral.

Mr. Obama, who ran against John McCain for the White House, evoked a laugh from the congregation despite their grief. 
 

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