In pictures: Presidents and loved ones gather for McCain
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Millions of Americans watched a televised ceremony in honour of Senator John McCain on Saturday, a week after he died of brain cancer aged 81
Mr McCain's children and his widow, Cindy, were joined by dozens of political well-wishers, both Republicans and Democrats
The service was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC. President Trump - a longstanding foe of Mr McCain's - was not present
TV host Meghan McCain delivered a tear-filled tribute to her father, saying: "The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again, because America was always great."
Former US President George W Bush recalled: "To the face of those in authority, John McCain would insist - we are better than this, America is better than this."
Bill and Hillary Clinton were among the mourners, alongside former vice-president Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne
Barack Obama described the late senator as a warrior, a statesman and a patriot
John McCain's 106-year-old mother, Roberta McCain, was present for the service
Mr McCain's daughters Bridget and Meghan (C) comforted each other as the ceremony came to a close
A military honour guard, followed by the McCain family, placed the casket into a hearse
Mr McCain's widow Cindy also laid a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington in honour of her husband, who was a prisoner of war during the conflict
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