Watch: Jon Meacham Remembers George H.W. Bush

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Watch: Jon Meacham Remembers George H.W. Bush

By Margaret Spencer

Posted December 5, 2018 at 8:05pm

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Presidential historian and George H.W. Bush biographer Jon Meacham was the first to eulogize the 41st president at Bush’s state funeral on Wednesday. Meacham detailed the history of Bush’s military service, politics, and personal life.

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