The former secretary of state's funeral service drew in some of Washington, D.C.'s most powerful.
Powell's casket arrives at the Washington National Cathedral ahead of his funeral.The former Secretary of State's casket was draped in the American flag and carried up the steps ofMilitary casket bearers carry the casket after the funeral.Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President George W. BushThe Obamas, former President George W.
Bush, former First Lady Laura Bush, and former Secretary ofAlma Powell sits as her husband's casket passes her.Director of the United States Domestic Policy Council Susan Rice looks on during the ceremony.Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne Cheney sit before the funeral service.Getty ImagesClinton spoke with billionaire philanthropist and co-founder of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein.
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