Gen. Colin Powell, the late former secretary of state and Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, will be honored Friday at a private funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Powell died on October 18 from complications from Covid-19. He was 84.
Though he was fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Powell, who had multiple myeloma and Parkinson's, was immunocompromised, putting him at greater risk to the virus.
Family, friends and numerous military and congressional leaders are expected to attend Powell's funeral scheduled for 12 noon ET.
President Joe Biden, who recently returned from an international trip, and first lady Jill Biden plan to attend the funeral service, according to the White House.
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, as well as former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush, will also be attendance, as will former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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Powell also had a storied military career, serving two tours of duty in South Vietnam in the 1960s.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Vivian (Johnson) Powell, whom he married in 1962, as well as three children.