How Americans mourned the death of John Lewis
Mourners poured in with messages and flowers after passing of John Lewis, a pioneer of the civil rights movement and long-time member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
John Lewis died on Friday
John Lewis, a pioneer of the civil rights movement and long-time member of the U.S. House of Representatives, died on Friday.
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The passing of John Lewis prompted tributes from leaders and Americans.
The passing of John Lewis prompted tributes from leaders and local Americans all across the country.
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Lewis was a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., whom he met after writing to him when Lewis was just 18.
Lewis was a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., whom he met after writing to him when Lewis was just 18.
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Mourners laid flowers and write messages for their hero on a mural wall.
Mourners laid flowers and write messages for their hero on a mural wall.
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Mourner even left notes outside of the office of the late Rep John Lewis (D-GA) at the Cannon House Office Building.
Mourner even left notes outside of the office of the late Rep John Lewis (D-GA) at the Cannon House Office Building.
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During a Justice Ride, a protestor displays a sign that read #Good Trouble in homage to the Congressman.
During a Justice Ride, a protestor displays a sign that read #Good Trouble in homage to the Congressman.
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Lewis was the last surviving speaker from the 1963 March on Washington, having stood beside King when he made his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Lewis was the last surviving speaker from the 1963 March on Washington, having stood beside King when he made his “I Have a Dream” speech.
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The flags at the Washington Monument were at half staff in recognition of John Lewis' death.
The flags at the Washington Monument were at half staff in recognition of John Lewis' death.