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July 31, 2020

Civil Rights Icon and Georgia Congressmember John Lewis Laid to Rest
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In Georgia, family members, lawmakers and dignitaries gathered to honor
the life of civil rights legend and Congressman John Lewis, who
represented Atlanta for more than three decades and became known as the
conscience of Congress. Former presidents George W. Bush and Bill
Clinton spoke, and Barack Obama delivered the eulogy. President Donald
Trump was notably absent. After headlines we'll play excerpts from John
Lewis's funeral service for the rest of the hour.


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