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"John Lewis was an extraordinary man," Winfrey said. "A man of great vision who lived a life with the purpose of making sure America lived out its ideals."
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Civil rights leader John Lewis laid to rest
Civil rights leader and longtime member of Congress, John Lewis, was laid to rest in Atlanta on Thursday. He was honored by three former presidents, including Barack Obama, who described him as "a man of pure joy and unbreakable perseverance."
Obama: Lewis brought country "a little bit closer to our highest ideals"
The civil rights icon who helped organize the March on Washington and served in the House of Representatives for 33 years died earlier this month at the age of 80.
Obama urges Americans to honor John Lewis' legacy by voting
"When we do form a more perfect union... John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America," Mr. Obama said on Thursday.
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Former presidents honor John Lewis
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama paid tribute to civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis at his funeral in Atlanta. Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" for a closer look at why President Trump was not in attendance, plus a look at the other political news of day.
John Lewis honored as "true American patriot"
Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, spoke at the funeral for the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis. "He loved America until America learned to love him back," Warnock said. Watch his full remarks.
John Lewis remembered at funeral service
Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton came together to honor Congressman John Lewis at his funeral in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, completing a week of memorial services for the longtime lawmaker and civil rights icon. CBSN's Lana Zak has some of the highlights.
At funeral, friend recalls Lewis' love story
At the funeral for civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, longtime friend Xernona Clayton told the story of how Lewis and his late wife, Lillian Miles Lewis, first met. Watch her remarks.
Obama delivers eulogy for John Lewis
Former President Barack Obama delivered a powerful eulogy for the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, and said Americans should honor his legacy by continuing to work for democracy and voting rights. "He as much as anyone in our history brought this country a little bit closer to our highest ideals," Mr. Obama said. Watch his full remarks from the funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.
Atlanta pastor reflects on John Lewis' life
Ahead of Thursday morning's funeral services for Congressman John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the church's senior pastor, Rev. Raphael Warnock, talks to "CBS This Morning" about the late civil rights icon's life and legacy.
George W. Bush speaks at John Lewis' funeral
Former President George W. Bush spoke at the funeral for the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. "We live in a better and nobler country today because of John Lewis and his abiding faith in the power of God, in the power of democracy, and in the power of love," he said. Watch his full remarks.
Rev. Lawson speaks at John Lewis' funeral
Rev. James Lawson trained many future leaders of the civil rights movement, including a young John Lewis, in the practice of nonviolence. Lawson spoke at Lewis' funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, and vowed, "We will not be quiet." Watch his full remarks.
Nancy Pelosi speaks at John Lewis' funeral
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid tribute to her longtime friend and colleague, the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, at his funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. "He taught us so much," Pelosi said. Watch her full remarks.
Bill Clinton speaks at John Lewis' funeral
Former President Bill Clinton paid tribute to the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis at his funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. "He hoped for and imagined and lived and worked and moved for his beloved community," Mr. Clinton said. Watch his full remarks.
Rep. John Lewis' last ride
Civil rights icon Representative John Lewis took his final ride across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on Sunday. On Monday, he is set to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol. Michelle Miller reports.
Nation to bid farewell to John Lewis
Family and friends will join the entire nation to celebrate the life of civil rights leader John Lewis Thursday as he is laid to rest in Atlanta. On Wednesday, he was carried through the city he represented in Congress for over 30 years one final time. Michelle Miller reports.
How to watch John Lewis' funeral
The funeral is being held Thursday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once led.
Rep. Clyburn remembers his friend John Lewis
Civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis is the first African American lawmaker to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol building. His longtime friend, Representative Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss Lewis' legacy.
Alabama honors John Lewis
The country is honoring the life of civil rights hero and Congressman John Lewis with a six-day memorial tour. That starts in Troy, Alabama, where he grew up, and in Selma, where he led the 1965 Voting Rights March across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence of Michigan joined CBSN to relay what his legacy means and how his fight for voting rights will continue.
Lawmakers bid final farewell to John Lewis
The late civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis left the U.S. Capitol for the final time. He will be buried in Atlanta after a funeral at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to discuss Lewis' legacy and how to continue in the fight for equality.
Late Congressman John Lewis departs Washington for final time
A funeral will be held for Lewis in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday.
"Conscience" of the Congress remembered
Rep. John Lewis is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol after lawmakers and spectators attended a ceremony celebrating his life and legacy. Nancy Cordes reports.
John Lewis lies in state at the U.S. Capitol
An invitation-only ceremony took place place Monday afternoon, after which members of the public are paying respects to the civil rights icon.
Ava DuVernay on John Lewis' life and legacy
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