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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRose petals and wreaths at Edmund Pettus Bridge for Congressman John Lewis's last crossing
Rose petals representing the blood spilled on "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, Alabama, are seen scattered on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, ahead of a memorial and procession for civil rights icon and congressman Rep. John Lewis. http://abcn.ws/3hE0msw
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Rose petals and wreaths at Edmund Pettus Bridge for Congressman John Lewis's last crossing (Original Post)
demmiblue
Jul 2020
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demmiblue
(36,898 posts)1. Live link here:
chia
(2,244 posts)2. May the road rise up to meet you John Lewis
demmiblue
(36,898 posts)3. Mr. Lewis' final crossing of the Edmund Pettus Bridge is about to begin.
Takket
(21,634 posts)4. crossing right now... msnbc
demmiblue
(36,898 posts)5. And he has crossed...
Greybnk48
(10,176 posts)6. Now the name on the bridge has got to go!
It's the John Lewis Bridge.
demmiblue
(36,898 posts)7. Incredible image: John Lewis crossing the bridge in Selma, where he nearly died marching for voting
Last edited Sun Jul 26, 2020, 04:57 PM - Edit history (1)
WATCH: The casket of Rep. John Lewis has made the final journey across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. https://cbsn.ws/2WW5a4z
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It is sad that a Trump tweet can garner more attention here than this historic moment.
demmiblue
(36,898 posts)8. :sigh:
Case in point: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213810513
demmiblue
(36,898 posts)9. One more kick.
leftyladyfrommo
(18,874 posts)10. John Lewis stepped on board the Glory Train.
It was a beautiful tribute for a beautuful man.