Obama Rewind: Jean Biden's Funeral
The Obamas attend Jean Biden's funeral. See photos.
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Arriving in Delaware - The President and First Lady arrive in Delaware to attend the funeral of Jean Biden, Vice President Joe Biden’s mother. Jean passed away at 92 years old last Friday after suffering a short illness, The Associated Press reports. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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The Service - After arriving, President Obama shakes hands with Vice President Biden. The service took place at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Wilmington, Del. About 700 people attended. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
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The Biden Family - Biden sits alongside his wife, Jill, his sister Valerie Biden Owens and her husband Jack Owens. Biden is the oldest of four siblings. In addition to Valerie, he has two brothers James Brian Biden and Francis W. Biden. Their father, Joseph Robinette Biden, Sr, died in 2002. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
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A Quiet Moment - The President and First Lady share a quiet moment during the funeral mass for Jean Biden. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool )
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Funeral Mass - Biden makes the sign of the cross during funeral services for his mother. "She believed in us, so we believe in ourselves,” he said of his mom, whom they affectionately referred to as Mom-Mom, reports the AP. “Mom taught us that courage was not defined by the lack of fear, but by the willingness to act in spite of your fears.” (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
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Washington Officials Came Out - (From left to right) Attorney General Eric Holder, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, former President Bill Clinton and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke were also in attendance. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
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The Service - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Delaware Gov. Jack Markell sit next to First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama during Jean Biden’s funeral service. Several cabinet members and congressmen attend the funeral. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)
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An Embrace - Obama hugs Biden as he looks toward his sister, Valerie, during the service. During his remarks, Biden thanked Obama for treating his mother "with warmth and personal affection," the AP reports. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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Emotional Moments - Biden sheds a tear during the services for his mother. "Mom is back in dad's embrace, where she belongs, and we're all at peace," he said during his eulogy. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool)