George H. W. Bush dies at 94

George Herbert Walker Bush was the president and the father of a president, a World War II veteran, and a New England patrician whose political base was in Texas. He held a number of other roles in government, and was widely celebrated by both parties after his time in the White House.

FILE - In this May 11, 2008 file photo, former President George H.W. Bush arrives on the South Lawn of White House in Washington. Bush died at the age of 94 on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson, File) — Lawrence Jackson/Associated Press/File

Former President George H.W. Bush.

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American politicians early Saturday mourned the death of former president George H.W. Bush and praised his lifetime of service and his legacy.

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Photos: George H.W. Bush through the years

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Photos: George H. W. Bush in New England

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A ceremony will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. to mark the completion of renovations and improvements to Mount Auburn Cemetery and the Bigelow Chapel (above). — David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

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