Former Presidents And First Ladies Display Solidarity At Barbara Bush's Funeral

<p>Four former Presidents and four First Ladies displayed a moment of solidarity at the funeral of Former First Lady Barbara Bush.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Sunday, April 22nd 2018, 2:09 pm

By: News 9


Four former Presidents and four First Ladies displayed a moment of solidarity at the funeral of Former First Lady Barbara Bush

President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, President Clinton, Hillary Clinton, President Obama, Michelle Obama, and First Lady Melania Trump posed for a group photo surrounded by President George H.W. Bush in a show of support.

The photo garnered instant support from the online community. The photograph was taken by Paul Morse- Office of George H.W. Bush.

President Trump was unable to attend, but offered his respects on Twitter. 

An estimated 1,500 guests attended the private service in Houston, Saturday. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush spoke about his mother's last days during the eulogy. "She said Jeb, I believe in Jesus and He is my Savior. I don't want to leave you dad but I know I'll be in a beautiful place."

Barbara Bush was buried near her three-year-old daughter in a private ceremony at George H.W.'s Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. 

An estimated 1,500 guests attended the private service in Houston, Saturday. Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush spoke about his mother's last days during the eulogy. "She said Jeb, I believe in Jesus and He is my Savior. I don't want to leave you dad but I know I'll be in a beautiful place."

Barbara Bush was buried near her three-year-old daughter in a private ceremony at George H.W.'s Presidential Library in College Station, Texas. 

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Four former Presidents and four First Ladies displayed a moment of solidarity at the funeral of Former First Lady Barbara Bush.  

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