National political figures and foreign dignitaries gathered in the nation’s capital on Tuesday to honor the late South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham with ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda and Washington National Cathedral.

Graham, a veteran lawmaker who spent over two decades in the Senate and served 33 years in the U.S. Air Force, died unexpectedly on July 11 at age 71 following an aortic dissection.

The day of remembrance began with an arrival ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, where an Armed Forces Body Bearer Team carried Graham’s casket into the Rotunda. Colleagues and congressional leaders, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Vice President JD Vance, paid tribute to his long tenure leading the Judiciary and Budget committees and his reputation as a foreign policy powerhouse.

A full memorial service followed at Washington National Cathedral, featuring remarks from President Donald Trump, one of Graham’s closest political allies and advisers. Prominent international leaders in attendance included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—underscoring Graham’s long-standing advocacy for foreign affairs and military aid.

Following Tuesday’s proceedings in Washington, Graham’s casket will travel back to South Carolina on Wednesday for further memorial services in the state capital of Columbia and his hometown in Pickens County.