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Thousands of people have gathered for a second day in Boston to bid farewell to Edward Kennedy as his body lies in the John F Kennedy Presidential Library.
Many people lined up before the doors opened to view the flag-draped coffin of the long-serving US senator, who died on Tuesday of brain cancer.
President Barack Obama is to deliver a eulogy at his funeral Mass on Saturday.
He will be buried on Saturday at the Arlington National Cemetery near his brothers ex-president John and Robert.
Three days of ceremonies to commemorate Mr Kennedy began on Thursday with a private family Mass at the family property in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
His body was then driven in a long procession to Boston along roads lined with thousands of mourners - some waving American flags, others holding up signs that read "Thank you Teddy".
The library was kept open until 0200 (0600 GMT) to allow more than 20,000 people to file past the coffin, placed before a large window overlooking Boston harbour.
Senator Kennedy's widow Vicki and other members of the family shook hands with the mourners.
"We just wanted to pay our respects and say thanks for all he has done," Trisha McLaughlin said.
