Atlanta activists and leaders react to Congressman Lewis' final message to the nation
Congressman John Lewis left behind an essay to be published on the day of his funeral. It was published in the New York Times Thursday morning.
Congressman John Lewis left behind an essay to be published on the day of his funeral. It was published in the New York Times Thursday morning.
Mourners gather at the John Lewis mural to pay their respects
Mourners gather at the John Lewis mural to pay their respects.
Mourners gather at the John Lewis mural to pay their respects.
Atlantans say final farewell to John Lewis along funeral procession route
As the funeral procession for Congressman John Lewis passed by the state Capitol Thursday afternoon, people snapped photos and wiped tears from their eyes.
As the funeral procession for Congressman John Lewis passed by the state Capitol Thursday afternoon, people snapped photos and wiped tears from their eyes.
‘John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America,’ Obama says in eulogy
Former President Barack Obama called for the restoration and expansion of the Voting Rights Act when he delivered a passionate eulogy for his personal hero, Rep. John Lewis.
Former President Barack Obama called for the restoration and expansion of the Voting Rights Act when he delivered a passionate eulogy for his personal hero, Rep. John Lewis.
‘He believed in America’: Former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton pay tribute to John Lewis
Former presidents, politicians and civil rights leaders paid tribute July 20 to the late Rep. John Lewis at a memorial service in Atlanta.
Former presidents, politicians and civil rights leaders paid tribute July 20 to the late Rep. John Lewis at a memorial service in Atlanta.
Rep. John Lewis honored during funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church
After nearly a week-long salute to the man known for causing “good trouble”, the late Rep. John Lewis will be laid to rest Thursday in Atlanta. Lewis died the evening of July 17 after a 6-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80.
After nearly a week-long salute to the man known for causing “good trouble”, the late Rep. John Lewis will be laid to rest Thursday in Atlanta. Lewis died the evening of July 17 after a 6-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80.
Double rainbow seen over steps of the Capitol where Rep. John Lewis lies in state
A vivid double rainbow appeared Tuesday evening over the steps of the U.S. Capitol building where the late Congressman John Lewis lies in state.
A vivid double rainbow appeared Tuesday evening over the steps of the U.S. Capitol building where the late Congressman John Lewis lies in state.
Posthumous letter from John Lewis published on day of his funeral
The late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., has been honored by the nation through memorial celebrations all week, but Lewis himself has one final message in the form of a letter to the nation that was published by The New York Times Thursday morning.
The late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., has been honored by the nation through memorial celebrations all week, but Lewis himself has one final message in the form of a letter to the nation that was published by The New York Times Thursday morning.
Phi Beta Sigma fraternity honors Congressman John Lewis
Members of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity gathered inside the State Capital Rotunda for a special ceremony for the late Congressman John Lewis. Lewis was an active member of the fraternity for decades.
Members of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity gathered inside the State Capital Rotunda for a special ceremony for the late Congressman John Lewis. Lewis was an active member of the fraternity for decades.
Reports: Obama, Bush to attend funeral for Rep. John Lewis
Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy at the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday morning, FOX News reports. The report is attributed to sources as an official list of dignitaries has not been made public as of Wednesday evening.
Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy at the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday morning, FOX News reports. The report is attributed to sources as an official list of dignitaries has not been made public as of Wednesday evening.
The late Rep. John Lewis honored at Georgia Capitol
Congressman John Lewis will lie in state at the Georgia Capitol Wednesday as part of a celebration of his life.
Congressman John Lewis will lie in state at the Georgia Capitol Wednesday as part of a celebration of his life.
Gov. Kemp pays tribute to the late Rep. John Lewis
Gov. Brian Kemp joined with state and local leaders to honor the late Rep. John Lewis during a ceremony at the state capitol Wednesday afternoon.Lewis, who represented Atlanta Democrats in the House of Representatives for almost 34 years, died on July 17 at the age of 80.
Gov. Brian Kemp joined with state and local leaders to honor the late Rep. John Lewis during a ceremony at the state capitol Wednesday afternoon.Lewis, who represented Atlanta Democrats in the House of Representatives for almost 34 years, died on July 17 at the age of 80.
Tribute continues for Congressman Lewis in D.C.
Members of the public are paying their respects to U.S. Representative John Lewis in Washington D.C. Monday. The congressman is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.
Members of the public are paying their respects to U.S. Representative John Lewis in Washington D.C. Monday. The congressman is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.
Rep. John Lewis lies in state at Capitol Rotunda, as lawmakers memorialize civil rights icon
Lawmakers memorialized Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., on Monday afternoon as his casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol building to lie in state on the third of six days of programs honoring the civil rights icon.
Lawmakers memorialized Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., on Monday afternoon as his casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol building to lie in state on the third of six days of programs honoring the civil rights icon.
Gov. Kemp praises the late John Lewis
Governor Brian Kemp praised John Lewis on Twitter late Monday afternoon--calling the late congressman, "a man of integrity and a force for good." Afterward, some political experts have praised the governor for setting a special election that ensures the fifth congressional district won't go too much longer without a representative in Washington.
Governor Brian Kemp praised John Lewis on Twitter late Monday afternoon--calling the late congressman, "a man of integrity and a force for good." Afterward, some political experts have praised the governor for setting a special election that ensures the fifth congressional district won't go too much longer without a representative in Washington.
Pelosi, others hail John Lewis as ‘conscience’ of Congress
In a solemn display of bipartisan unity Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Lewis “the conscience of the Congress,” while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised the longtime Georgia congressman as a model of courage.
In a solemn display of bipartisan unity Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Lewis “the conscience of the Congress,” while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised the longtime Georgia congressman as a model of courage.
Gov. Kemp signs executive order for special election to fill late Rep. John Lewis' seat
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an executive order calling for a special election to fill the late Rep. John Lewis' seat in Georgia's 5th U.S. Congressional District.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an executive order calling for a special election to fill the late Rep. John Lewis' seat in Georgia's 5th U.S. Congressional District.
John Lewis makes final journey across Edmund Pettus Bridge in processional
The late U.S. Rep. and civil rights icon John Lewis crossed Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge for the final time Sunday as remembrances continue for the civil rights icon.
The late U.S. Rep. and civil rights icon John Lewis crossed Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge for the final time Sunday as remembrances continue for the civil rights icon.
John Lewis funeral to be held at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist
The funeral for the late civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis will be held Thursday at Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, which the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once led.
The funeral for the late civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis will be held Thursday at Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, which the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once led.
Citizens, activists demand special election to replace Congressman Lewis
A small, grassroots group gathered at the foot of the John Lewis Hero mural off Auburn Avenue Friday to demand the "election not selection" of the late Congressman's successor.
A small, grassroots group gathered at the foot of the John Lewis Hero mural off Auburn Avenue Friday to demand the "election not selection" of the late Congressman's successor.