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.
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