Originally posted by the Voice of America.
Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America,
a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in
the public domain.


Late US Congressman John Lewis' Casket Headed to Atlanta

VOA News

   The body of late U.S. lawmaker and civil rights activist John Lewis is
   being flown to his hometown of Atlanta, where it will lie in repose at
   the Georgia state capitol -- one of the last memorial services before
   he is buried.

   Early Wednesday, Lewis's flag-draped casket was carried down the U.S.
   Capitol steps and placed in a hearse as a bipartisan group of lawmakers
   and members of the public looked on. The casket had rested at the top
   of the Capitol steps since Monday, so members of the public could pay
   their respects.

.