Sen. Ted Kennedy's Funeral

Leaders from around the country gather to pay respects to the late Sen. Kennedy. See photos.

Program - The program for Sen. Ted Kennedy’s funeral service is shown here outside of the service. The legendary senator passed away last week at age 77 after battling cancer. Leaders from across the nation came out to remember the Kennedy family patriarch. The REUTERS/Mike Segar

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Program - The program for Sen. Ted Kennedy’s funeral service is shown here outside of the service. The legendary senator passed away last week at age 77 after battling cancer. Leaders from across the nation came out to remember the Kennedy family patriarch. The REUTERS/Mike Segar

Funeral Service - Sen. Kennedy’s casket is carried into Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica. While family, friends and colleagues packed inside, there were thousands of well-wishers outside of the basilica. REUTERS/Jason Reed

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Funeral Service - Sen. Kennedy’s casket is carried into Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica. While family, friends and colleagues packed inside, there were thousands of well-wishers outside of the basilica. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Former Presidents - Most of the living presidents attended the services. A spokesman for George H. W. Bush (the elder Bush) said that his son’s presence would “amply and well represent” the family, the Associated Press reports. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Former Presidents - Most of the living presidents attended the services. A spokesman for George H. W. Bush (the elder Bush) said that his son’s presence would “amply and well represent” the family, the Associated Press reports. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Clinton and Obama - President Barack Obama, who gave a eulogy during the service, talks with former President Bill Clinton and his wife Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the funeral. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Clinton and Obama - President Barack Obama, who gave a eulogy during the service, talks with former President Bill Clinton and his wife Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the funeral. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Cabinet Members - Members of Obama’s cabinet were also in attendance. Seated here are (from left to right): Attorney General Eric Holder, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and Energy Secretary Steven Chu. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Cabinet Members - Members of Obama’s cabinet were also in attendance. Seated here are (from left to right): Attorney General Eric Holder, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and Energy Secretary Steven Chu. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Kennedy's Children - Kennedy’s children, (from left to right) Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Kara Kennedy Allen, Edward Kennedy Jr., his widow Vicki Reggie Kennedy and the Obamas sit near the casket during the service. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Kennedy's Children - Kennedy’s children, (from left to right) Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Kara Kennedy Allen, Edward Kennedy Jr., his widow Vicki Reggie Kennedy and the Obamas sit near the casket during the service. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Grandson - Sen. Kennedy’s grandson, Edward Kennedy III, reads some of his grandfather’s words during the “prayers of the faithful” section of the service. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Grandson - Sen. Kennedy’s grandson, Edward Kennedy III, reads some of his grandfather’s words during the “prayers of the faithful” section of the service. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Edward Kennedy Jr. - An emotional Edward Kennedy Jr. talks about his father during the service. REUTERS/Jason Reed

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Edward Kennedy Jr. - An emotional Edward Kennedy Jr. talks about his father during the service. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Embracing - President Obama embraces Congressman Patrick Kennedy during his father’s funeral. REUTERS/Jason Reed

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Embracing - President Obama embraces Congressman Patrick Kennedy during his father’s funeral. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Kennedy's Niece - Sen. Kennedy’s niece, California First Lady Maria Shriver, sits with her son Patrick Arnold Shriver Schwarzenegger and her husband California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during the funeral service. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Kennedy's Niece - Sen. Kennedy’s niece, California First Lady Maria Shriver, sits with her son Patrick Arnold Shriver Schwarzenegger and her husband California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during the funeral service. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Eulogy - President Obama delivers a eulogy during the funeral service. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Eulogy - President Obama delivers a eulogy during the funeral service. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Paying Respects - In Washington, D.C., onlookers watch the hearse carrying Sen. Kennedy as it stops at the U.S. Capitol for staff members and Congressmen to say their last goodbyes. REUTERS/Molly Riley

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Paying Respects - In Washington, D.C., onlookers watch the hearse carrying Sen. Kennedy as it stops at the U.S. Capitol for staff members and Congressmen to say their last goodbyes. REUTERS/Molly Riley

Arlington Burial - The Kennedy family surrounds the casket of the late Sen. Kennedy at the burial service held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. REUTERS/Doug Mills/Pool

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Arlington Burial - The Kennedy family surrounds the casket of the late Sen. Kennedy at the burial service held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. REUTERS/Doug Mills/Pool