On November 5, local time, a solemn funeral was held in the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., where many U.S. dignitaries gathered to bid farewell to Colin Powell, the first black secretary of state (aged 84), who died of complications from the epidemic last month (October 18). The funeral began at noon EST, and before it officially began, the U.S. Army Brass Quintet played some joyful tunes, including Powell's favorite abba band, "Dancing Queen" before his death.
In the standing reception, incumbent President Joe Biden and his wife Jill entered the room together, shaking hands with the two former presidents, Barack Obama and George W. Bush, who sat in the front row, and their wives. Bill Clinton did not show up because of the initial recovery of a serious illness, and Mrs. Hillary came alone. Although Donald Trump, as Biden's predecessor, although he is not physically hindered, he has not appeared, of course, this is not unexpected, but it will be surprising that he has appeared. However, the 4 "first ladies" of the United States (current and former) are in the same frame, and it is not always possible to see the picture.
Jill, now 70, looks a little haggard, not sure if it's because she's sad to say goodbye to Powell or because she was tired from a recent trip to Italy, but she doesn't seem to have the spirit of her 78-year-old husband. And Obama, who was sitting next to him, was also very courteous to the current first lady
Obama did show great concern for Jill that day, just like seeing an old friend who had been reunited for a long time, and Omichele, who was standing on the side, adopted a "cold-eyed" attitude, but that expressionless look combined with her black clothes also made her look more and more powerful.
Even sitting in the crowd, Michelle is also a very eye-catching one, which seems to have something to do with her strong physique, of course, and she is the youngest of several "first ladies", and her mental state will be better at the age of 57.
George W. Bush also seems to be attracted by Michelle's atmosphere, and while Michelle is looking straight ahead, the 43rd President of the United States is staring directly at her, and the picture is very interesting.