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July 30, 2020

Barack Obama to Give Eulogy at Funeral For John Lewis
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The funeral for civil rights icon and 17-term Congressman John Lewis is
today at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Former
President Barack Obama will give the eulogy. Former presidents Bill
Clinton and George W. Bush are also expected to attend. President Trump
is skipping the funeral. He also refused to pay respects to John Lewis
while his body lay in state at the U.S. Capitol.


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