Former President George W. Bush pays tribute to the late Rep. John Lewis: 'He always thought of others. He always believed in preaching the gospel, in word and in deed, insisting that hate and fear had to be answered with love and hope.'
Rev. Bernice King: "Grant us, dear God, a double portion to get into good trouble"Rev. Dr. Bernice King, CEO of The King Center and daughter of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered a prayer at the funeral service of Congressman John Lewis.Read her prayer:
“Anoint us with a double portion in this generation to get into good trouble until there is radical reform in policing in our nation. Anoint us a double portion to get into good trouble until voter suppression is no longer a part of our body politic. Anoint us with the double portion to get into good trouble until there is an equitable distribution of wealth in this nation, until everyone has a livable wage and affordable housing and good health care.
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Rep. John Lewis funeral updates: Lewis created a better country, Bush saysTybre Faw reads Rep. John Lewis' favorite poem, 'Invictus' by William Ernest Henley, at the civil rights icon's funeral service. 'John Lewis was my hero and my friend. Let's honor him by getting in good trouble.'
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Former Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama to deliver tributes at Lewis funeralBill Clinton honored John Lewis at an Atlanta memorial service: 'Always keeping his eyes on the prize, always believing none of us will be free until all of us are equal. I just loved him. I always will. And I'm so grateful that he stayed true to form'
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Rep. John Lewis Public Viewing at Georgia State Capitol Draws ThousandsThe late John Lewis' body arrived in Atlanta for a public viewing at the Georgia State Capitol.
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Obama to eulogize late Rep. John Lewis, 'conscience of the US Congress,' at Atlanta funeralNEW: Former President Barack Obama will eulogize the late Rep. John Lewis in a funeral service Thursday, wrapping up six days of memorials paying tribute to his life and his legacy as a civil rights icon.
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Obama to eulogize late Rep. John Lewis at Atlanta funeralFormer President Barack Obama awarded the late congressman the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are also expected to attend.
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How To Watch Rep. John Lewis’ Funeral On TV & OnlineAfter a week of memorials including lying in state at the nation’s Capitol, congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis will be laid to rest Thursday after a celebration of life at Atlanta&…
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