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Barack Obama to Give Eulogy at Funeral for John Lewis

HeadlineJul 30, 2020

The funeral for civil rights icon and 17-term Congressman John Lewis is today at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Former President Barack Obama will give the eulogy. Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush are also expected to attend. President Trump is skipping the funeral. He also refused to pay respects to John Lewis while his body lay in state at the U.S. Capitol.

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