Bush's state funeral set for Wednesday, flags lowered to half-staff
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A state funeral is set to be held on Wednesday morning to honor the late U.S. President George H.W. Bush, who died on Nov. 30. The former president's casket will arrive at the U.S. Capitol Monday evening until the state funeral is held, giving the American public an opportunity to bid farewell to the 41st president.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump declared Wednesday a national day of mourning and ordered flags on all public buildings to be lowered to half-staff for the next 30 days. The American flag flies at half-staff at the White House, Saturday, Dec. 1, in Washington. [Photo: AP/Jacquelyn Martin]