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 / Modified aug 27, 2018 9:35 a.m.

Services Scheduled for Sen. McCain in Arizona and Washington

McCain will lie in state at the Arizona Capitol Wednesday; a private funeral at the Naval Academy will cap the week's events.

McCain 2016 Sen. John McCain in Phoenix, October 2016.
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Sen. John McCain's family and his Senate office have planned several memorial events this week, including public memorials.

For more information about any of these events, visit johnmccain.com:

Sen. McCain will lie in state at the Arizona Capitol

Weds. Aug. 29, Arizona Capitol Rotunda
1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix
A private ceremony is scheduled at 10 a.m., with public access for viewing from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Memorial Service at North Phoenix Baptist Church

Thurs. Aug. 30, 10 a.m.
5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
Public seating available

Sen. McCain transported to Washington, D.C.

At approximately 12:30 p.m., Air National Guard will fly the Senator to Washington, D.C.
No public access

Sen. McCain will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol

Fri. Aug. 31, U.S. Capitol Rotunda
E. Capitol St. NE and First St. SE, Washington, D.C.
A ceremony is scheduled at 10 a.m., public viewing scheduled from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

National Memorial Service

Sat. Sept. 1, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.

Private burial ceremony

Sun. Sept. 2, 2 p.m.
U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery
Cromwell Way, Annapolis, MD
No public access

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