After stops in Troy, Alabama, Selma, Alabama, and Washington, D.C., John Lewis’ body arrived Wednesday in Atlanta, sparking another round of tributes across social media to the legendary Georgia congressman and civil rights giant.
The public is able to view Lewis’ casket at the Georgia State Capitol Rotunda until 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Lewis is only the fourth Black person to lie in state at the Capitol, following Coretta Scott King, Sen. Leroy Johnson and C.T. Vivian.
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Lewis’ funeral in Atlanta will close a six-day celebration of his legacy in Georgia, Alabama and Washington.
The civil rights giant, who died July 17 at age 80, spent his adult years here and started his political career on the Atlanta City Council.
In Congress, he represented the 5th District, which covers Atlanta and many adjoining cities and communities.
Getting into good trouble with my friends at the Capitol paying our respects to Senator John Lewis. Rest Well Sir! #goodtrouble #RIPJohnLewis #georgiacapitol pic.twitter.com/ZhlUFpHffh
— Alicia Brandon (@AliciaMBrandon) July 30, 2020
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I ended up taking a photo today while paying my respects to John Lewis. I didn’t take it for photojournalism reasons. I took it because one day I hope to have a child, and this image can help tell the story of such a titan of Civil Rights. Rest well, Congressman. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/5yBgvFLgST
— IG: @ryanvizzions (@ryanvizzions) July 30, 2020
