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At John Lewis' Atlanta funeral, a legacy of activism and hope

PBS, 31 Jul 2020
On Thursday, luminaries and locals alike joined in a final farewell for John Lewis at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, the historic location where Lewis himself worshipped. Speakers including three former presidents -- Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama -- shared their remembrances of the lifelong civil rights leader. Here are some of the highlights.

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