Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol
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Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol (153 pictures)
View All Images- The flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams arrive to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams arrive to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky), chats with US Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican of West Virginia), after Military District of Washington Casket Team carries Woody Williamsremains down the East Front Center Steps on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams is carried down the East Front Center Steps of the US Capitol during a ceremony after lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Anna Rose Layden / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Senator Jack Reed (Democrat of Rhode Island), and Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Barney Barnum talk before the remains of Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, were to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Joe Manchin III (Democrat of West Virginia), right, together with his wife Gayle Manchin and US Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican of West Virginia), pay tribute at a Lying in Honor event that is held on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Senator Joe Manchin III (Democrat of West Virginia), and US Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican of West Virginia), pay respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) and Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), pay respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (Democrat of Maryland), left, and US House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), talk before the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams arrives to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky), speaks at a Lying in Honor event on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Senator Joe Manchin III (Democrat of West Virginia), and US Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican of West Virginia), pay respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams arrive to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (Democrat of Maryland), left, and US House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), talk before the remains of Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, were to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Cory Booker (Democrat of New Jersey) leaves after paying respect to the casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Joe Manchin III (Democrat of West Virginia), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), US Representative Carol Miller (Republican of West Virginia), US House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), US Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican of West Virginia), and US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) watch the casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, being carried to a hearse outside the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Senator Bill Cassidy (Republican of Louisiana), pays respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Senator Jon Tester (Democrat of Montana), pays respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky), greets US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky), after speaking at a Lying in Honor event on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Medal of Honor recipient Col. Harvey Barney Barnum, Jr., pays his respects as the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is seen as the remains of Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The family of Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, pay respects at his casket in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Tom Cotton (Republican of Arkansas), US Senator Roy Blunt (Republican of Missouri), US Senator Jack Reed (Democrat of Rhode Island), and US House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (Democrat of Maryland), chat before a Lying in Honor event is held on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- A Lying in Honor event is held on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Service members pay tribute at a Lying in Honor event is held on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Rick Scott (Republican of Florida), pays his tribute at a Lying in Honor event held on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Senator Dan Sullivan (Republican of Alaska), pays respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Kim Graham (L), Tom Graham (C), and Tracie Ross (R), the daughter of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams at the Lying in Honor event that is held on Capitol Hill in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell pays respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- People attend the public viewing at a Lying in Honor event held on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, is carried out of the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: Members of congress pay respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Joe Manchin III (Democrat of West Virginia), US Senator Tom Cotton (Republican of Arkansas), US Senator Roy Blunt (Republican of Missouri), US House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) and Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), at a Lying in Honor event on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Representative Mikie Sherrill (Democrat of New Jersey), and US Representative Mark Green (Republican of Tennessee), are seen before the remains of Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, were to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Kim Graham (L), Tom Graham (C), and Tracie Ross (R), the daughter of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams at the Lying in Honor event on Capitol Hill for Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Representative Conor Lamb (Democrat of Pennsylvania), holds his son, Matthew, while talking with US Representative Mikie Sherrill (Democrat of New Jersey), before the remains of Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, were to lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Senator Cory Booker (Democrat of New Jersey), pays respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- A Lying in Honor event is held on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Representative Tony Gonzales (Republican of Texas), is seen before the remains of Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, were to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- People attend the public viewing at a Lying in Honor event held on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee (Democrat of Texas) pays respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, whose casket lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Cynthia Lummis (Republican of Wyoming) pays her respects to the casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams is carried up the East Front Center Steps of the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Members of the US Capitol Honor Guard prepare before an arrival ceremony for the remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams lying in honor, in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Daughter Tracie Ross, left, wipes her eyes as the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington places Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket onto the Lincoln catafalque the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Medal of Honor recipient Col. Harvey Barney Barnum, Jr., and US Senator Jack Reed (Democrat of Rhode Island), speak before the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Representative Brian Mast (Republican of Florida), salutes the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams as he lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams is carried across the East Front of the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams arrive to be carried up the East Front Center Steps of the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington places Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket onto the Lincoln catafalque the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams is carried across the East Front of the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: Family members stand in a circle around Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket in the United States Capitol Rotunda where he lays in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington carries Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket into the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams is carried across the East Front of the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams is carried up the East Front Center Steps of the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- A hearse carrying the remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams arrives to the US Capitol during an arrival ceremony before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Tom Cotton (Republican of Arkansas), arrives before the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Medal of Honor recipient Britt Slabinski, left, and Medal of Honor recipient William Swenson, second from right, and others, pay their respects as the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Herschel "Woody" Williams lays in honor in the center of the United States Capitol Rotunda during a Congressional tribute ceremony on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have receive the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams is carried into the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington places Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket onto the Lincoln catafalque the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee (Democrat of Texas), reaches out to touch the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lying in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington carries Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket into the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Medal of Honor recipients and family members surround the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Representative Carol Miller (Republican of West Virginia), far left, US Representative Alex Mooney (Republican of West Virginia), and US Representative David McKinley (Republican of West Virginia), with US House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), and Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), pause after placing a wreath at the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington carries Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket into the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington places Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket onto the Lincoln catafalque the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Sgt. Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black, left, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger, and his wife Donna Berger, greet Medal of Honor recipient Marine Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter, before the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams arrives to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams is carried into the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, is carried into the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams arrive to be carried up the East Front Center Steps of the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Members of the "The President's Own" United States Marine Band Vocal and String Ensemble play during a service for Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- A hearse carrying the remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams arrives to the US Capitol during an arrival ceremony before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington places Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket onto the Lincoln catafalque the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Medal of Honor recipients and family members surround the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Britt Slabinski (L), a retired US Navy Seal and Medal of Honor recipient, and a woman hold hands as they pay their respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, whose casket lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Family, friends, and officials watch as the remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams are carried up the East Front Center Steps of the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Kim Graham, Tom Graham, and Tracy Ross, the daughter of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, react as his casket lays in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington carries Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket into the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Joe Manchin III (Democrat of West Virginia), attends an arrival ceremony for the remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams lying in honor, in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. General David Berger, arrives before the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, is carried into the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington places Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket onto the Lincoln catafalque the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Tracie Williams, daughter of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, wipes away a tear during an arrival ceremony for Williams before lying in honor at the US Capitol, in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Jerry Moran (Republican of Kansas) pays his respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, whose casket lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington places Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket onto the Lincoln catafalque the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams is carried into the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, left, greets Medal of Honor recipient Col. Harvey Barney Barnum, Jr., before the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Mourners pay their respects as the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, is carried into the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington places Hershel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket onto the Lincoln catafalque the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington places Hershel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket onto the Lincoln catafalque the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- A Marine holds a program during the ceremony as the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Joe Manchin III (Democrat of West Virginia), places his hand over his heart as the remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams are carried up the East Front Center Steps of the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: The U.S. Capitol Police Honor Guard salutes World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Herschel "Woody" Williams as he lays in honor in the center of the United States Capitol Rotunda during a Congressional tribute ceremony on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have receive the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The remains of Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams is carried up the East Front Center Steps of the US Capitol before lying in honor in Washington, D.C., US, on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, fought at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Al Drago / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington places Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket onto the Lincoln catafalque the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Mourners pay their respects as the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: A casket team from the Military District of Washington places Herschel "Woody" Williams' flag-draped casket onto the Lincoln catafalque the United States Capitol Rotunda where he will lay in honor on July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The last living WWII combat veteran to have received the Medal of Honor, Williams was a Marine corporal during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 when he used his flamethrower to destroy numerous enemy pillboxes while under intense incoming fire for more than four hours. Credit: Chip Somodevilla / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Flags are displayed before the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, is carried into the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams arrives to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Family members embrace during a prayer as the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The flag-draped casket bearing the remains of Hershel W. Woody Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington. Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died at age 98. Credit: Alex Brandon / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (L) and US Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough (R) pay their respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Members of the US Capitol Police Ceremonial Unit march to change position around the casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- A member of the public salutes the casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee (Democrat of Texas) pays respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, whose casket lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) speaks during a service for Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Members of the House of Representatives pay their respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, whose casket lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Family members of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, react as his casket lays in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) speaks during a service for Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Kim Graham, Tom Graham, and Tracy Ross, the daughter of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, react as his casket lays in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), and US House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California) pay their respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, whose casket lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Britt Slabinski (L), a retired US Navy Seal and Medal of Honor recipient, and a woman hold hands as they pay their respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, whose casket lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, is carried into the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, is carried into the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) leaves after paying her respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and US Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough, and US Army General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, pay their respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) speaks during a service for Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Representative Carol Miller (Republican of West Virginia), US House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), US Representative Alex Mooney (Republican of West Virginia), and US Representative David McKinley (Republican of West Virginia), pay their respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas) looks at a portrait of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California) (R) shakes hands with Tracy Ross during a service for Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Kim Graham (L), Tom Graham (C), and Tracie Ross (R), the daughter of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, walk to pay their respects to the Williams casket which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) speaks during a service for Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- A midshipman salutes the casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) speaks during a service for Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware) pays his respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Representative Carol Miller (Republican of West Virginia), US House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), US Representative Alex Mooney (Republican of West Virginia), and US Representative David McKinley (Republican of West Virginia), pay their respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Kim Graham (L), Tom Graham (C), and Tracie Ross (R), the daughter of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, walk to pay their respects to the Williams casket which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Veterans salute to the casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Tracy Ross (C), the daughter of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, is embraced by a family member as they pay their respects to the Williams casket which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Family members and others pay their resects to the casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- The casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- US Capitol Police officers walk into position around the casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican of West Virginia), US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican of Kentucky) and US Senator Joe Manchin III (Democrat of West Virginia) pay their respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Bill Cassidy (Republican of Louisiana) pays his respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Army General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff salutes to the casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Kim Graham, Tom Graham, and Tracy Ross, the daughter of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, react as his casket lays in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Members of the Marine Corps League pay their respects to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Members of the Marine Corps and others pay respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- A Lying in Honor event is held on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Senator Chris Van Hollen (Democrat of Maryland), pays respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Senator Tammy Duckworth (Democrat of Illinois), pays respects to Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda as his remains lie in honor in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (Democrat of California), speaks at a Lying in Honor event on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Members of the Marine Corps League pay tribute at a Lying in Honor event held on Capitol Hill for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams in the Rotunda on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, the last living World War II Medal of Honor recipient, passed away in the early morning of June 29, 2022. During WWII, Williams served in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, and Guam before landing in Iwo Jima where his actions earned him the Medal of Honor. Credit: Haiyun Jiang / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- UNITED STATES - JULY 14: United States Senator Tom Cotton (Republican of Arkansas), is seen before the remains of Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II to pass away, were to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Williams, who passed away at age 98, received the award for action in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Credit: Tom Williams / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- United States Senator Tammy Duckworth (Democrat of Illinois) salutes the casket of Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, which lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia
- Aquilino Gonell, a former US Capitol Police officer, pays tribute to Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow Woody Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, whose casket lies in honor in the Rotunda of the US Capitol, in Washington, DC, USA, 14 July 2022. The Marine Corps veteran, who died June 29th, was awarded the nations highest award for his actions on Iwo Jima. Credit: Eric Lee / Pool via CNP/AdMedia `