Lindsey Graham Eulogised as ‘American Original’ at Memorial Service
On Tuesday, memorial services in Washington honored Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina with over 30 years in the US Senate, celebrating him as a 'swashbuckling' public servant and a 'true American original.' His flag-draped casket, escorted by an armed forces team in tribute to his military service, arrived at the US Capitol. Senate Majority Leader John Thune described Graham as a 'towering figure' known for his ability to 'crack up a room.' A funeral will take place later at Washington National Cathedral, with burial planned for Wednesday in South Carolina. US President Donald Trump and Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity are expected to speak, with attendance from Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting Graham's strong support for US military intervention abroad.
Key facts
- Lindsey Graham was eulogised as a 'swashbuckling' public servant and 'true American original'.
- His remains arrived at the US Capitol with a flag-draped casket carried by an armed forces team.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune called Graham a 'towering figure'.
- A funeral will be held at Washington National Cathedral.
- Burial is set for Wednesday in South Carolina.
- President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks at the cathedral.
- Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity will also speak.
- Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky plan to attend.
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Institutions
- US Capitol
- Washington National Cathedral
- Fox News Channel
Locations
- Washington
- South Carolina
- United States
- Israel
- Ukraine