Politics
Politics

New John Lewis tribute in place after U.S. Capitol riots

Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., , flanked by House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer of Md., left, and Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., participate in a news conference on gun legislation, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Credit: Tamar Hallerman

Credit: Tamar Hallerman

Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., , flanked by House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer of Md., left, and Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., participate in a news conference on gun legislation, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
By
Jan 14, 2021

WASHINGTON — A placard honoring the life of U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Atlanta, who died in July, was among the items vandalized during last week’s U.S. Capitol revolt.

That tribute has now been replaced. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, a congressman from Maryland who serves as the Democrats’ No. 2 leader in the House, made the announcement Wednesday.

“Insurrectionists may have torn down our memorial of our dear John Lewis, but they can’t tear down his legacy or stop us from working to achieve equality for all,” Hoyer wrote on Twitter. “The memorial is standing once again outside my office!”

The poster is outside the doors of Hoyer’s office. It includes one of Lewis’ popular “good trouble” quotes.

ExploreJohn Lewis statue could soon replace Confederate leader in US Capitol

About the Author

Tia Mitchell is the AJC’s Washington Bureau Chief and a co-host of the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She writes about Georgia’s congressional delegation, campaigns, elections and the impact that decisions made in D.C. have on residents of the Peach State.

Follow Tia Mitchell on facebookFollow Tia Mitchell on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. (second from right) and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. (right) react during a news conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP

Georgia lawmakers vote to release Epstein files

The tally marked a dramatic reversal for GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill and a stinging rebuke for Trump, who had furiously tried to block the move.

1h ago

Feud between Raffensperger and the State Election Board heats up

Relations between the State Election Board and the secretary of state's office have frayed after law changes and infighting on the board.

Lawmakers debate eliminating Georgia’s income tax

Supporters and opponents of eliminating Georgia’s income tax on Monday aired competing visions of what would happen if the state gave up its largest source of revenue.

The Latest

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. (second from right) and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. (right) react during a news conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP

Georgia lawmakers vote to release Epstein files

1h ago
LISTEN

The federal government shutdown ends, but new rifts start in Georgia

Feud between Raffensperger and the State Election Board heats up

Featured

WABE has cut staff and programming to accommodate the loss of $1.9 million in annual funding from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting, which Congress defunded this month. (Rodney Ho/AJC 2025)

Credit: Rodney Ho/AJC

Donor leaves WABE $3 million, largest individual gift in station’s history

An Atlanta resident has bequeathed WABE a $3 million donation, the largest one-time individual donation in the nonprofit media operation’s 76-year history.

Usher sues business partners over failed Buckhead restaurant plan

Atlanta singer Usher wants his money back after loaning $1.7 million to music producer Bryan-Michael Cox and others to buy a Buckhead restaurant property for $6.3 million.

Braves’ original ‘Freeze’ is retired. But you probably still can’t catch him.

As the Atlanta Braves prepare to find their next sprinting mascot, Nigel Talton is enjoying his new career coaching high school athletes at McEachern High.