Article 5YMGC Presidents eulogize Madeleine Albright at funeral: ‘Freedom had no greater champion’

Presidents eulogize Madeleine Albright at funeral: ‘Freedom had no greater champion’

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Joan E Greve in Washington
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US leaders reflect on legacy of US secretary of state as family shared memories at Washington National Cathedral

Presidents and dignitaries gathered in Washington on Wednesday to remember Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as US secretary of state, while drawing upon her life's work to warn of the increasing precariousness of freedom and democracy.

Family members and colleagues of Albright shared loving and affectionate memories of her during the funeral service at Washington National Cathedral, while US leaders reflected on her legacy.

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