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Video: National Memorial Service for John McCain

NPR will livestream Sen. John McCain's memorial service from Washington, D.C. beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday.


NPR will provide live video from Sen. John McCain's national memorial service beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 1. (VIDEO: NPR)

The late Sen. John McCain will be honored at an expansive ceremony at Washington's National Cathedral on Saturday. Former President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush will give remarks, along with McCain's longtime friend Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and several others. Three of McCain's children will give readings, and Renee Fleming will perform "Danny Boy" at the late senator's request.

NPR News will offer live special coverage of the entire service. You can hear “John McCain: A National Remembrance” Saturday morning starting at 7 a.m. on NPR 89.1, or watch a livestream of the proceedings above.

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