Many seats were empty.
Bidens remarks pointedly focused on character, as he asked, What are the values that animate our spirit?
To operate from fear or hope, ego or generosity?
Donald Trump watches as Kamala Harris speaks to former President Barack ObamaChip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Some brought binoculars to attempt to spot figures in the crowd.
Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett engaged in a long chat.
Canadian Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau, who announced his resignation this week, sat next to Britains Prince Edward.
President Joe Biden touches the flag-draped casket of former U.S. PresidentJimmy Carteron his way to deliver his eulogy ThursdayChip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Bob Schieffer appeared on CBS News coverage.
Also there: Mika Brzezinski, along with Joe Scarborough.
Sometimes I felt and feel that I shared my grandfather with the world.
Today is one of those days, Jason Carter said.
But really he shared the world with me.
The power of an atom.
The beauty and the complexity of the south Georgia forest.
Reverential presidential traditions get tinged with a certain level of drama.
As one reporter noted, its a time when even a handshake is newsworthy.
