PHOTOS: Rep. John Lewis arrives in Atlanta for homecoming at Capitol

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Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: People sign a sympathy card for Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) outside of the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: People watch as the hearse carrying the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) arrives at the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: People watch as the hearse carrying the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) arrives at the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: City of Atlanta Fire Department personnel put up an American flag as they await the arrival of the hearse carrying Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: The hearse and funeral procession for civil rights icon, former US Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) arrives at the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Lewis will lie in state at the Georgia State Capitol in one of the last ceremonies to celebrate the Democratic congressman before he is buried. Lewis, a Georgia congressman for three decades, was a fierce voting rights advocate and contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images) (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GA - JULY 29: The hearse and funeral procession for civil rights icon, former US Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) arrives at the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Lewis will lie in state at the Georgia State Capitol in one of the last ceremonies to celebrate the Democratic congressman before he is buried. Lewis, a Georgia congressman for three decades, was a fierce voting rights advocate and contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images) (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard wait to carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard wait for the arrival of the hearse carrying the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) at the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms (2nd L), Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady, Marty Kemp arrive to watch as members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms (2nd L), Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady, Marty Kemp watch as members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms (2nd L), Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady, Marty Kemp watch as members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard prepare to carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms (2nd L), Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady, Marty Kemp watch as members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) to the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Family members follow behind as members of the joint services military honor guard carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: A military honor guard brings the casket of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Capitol to lie in state on July 29, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. Lewis, a civil rights icon who was a fierce advocate of voting rights for African Americans, died on July 17 at the age of 80. (Photo by John Bazemore-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: A military honor guard brings the casket of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Capitol to lie in state on July 29, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. Lewis, a civil rights icon who was a fierce advocate of voting rights for African Americans, died on July 17 at the age of 80. (Photo by John Bazemore-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: A military honor guard brings the casket of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Capitol to lie in state on July 29, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. Lewis, a civil rights icon who was a fierce advocate of voting rights for African Americans, died on July 17 at the age of 80. (Photo by John Bazemore-Pool/Getty Images) (John Bazemore/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: A military honor guard brings the casket of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Capitol to lie in state on July 29, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. Lewis, a civil rights icon who was a fierce advocate of voting rights for African Americans, died on July 17 at the age of 80. (Photo by John Bazemore-Pool/Getty Images) (John Bazemore/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: A military honor guard brings the casket of the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Capitol to lie in state on July 29, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. Lewis, a civil rights icon who was a fierce advocate of voting rights for African Americans, died on July 17 at the age of 80. (Photo by John Bazemore-Pool/Getty Images) (John Bazemore/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks as the late Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) lies in state at the Capitol on July 29, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. Lewis, a civil rights icon who was a fierce advocate of voting rights for African Americans, died on July 17 at the age of 80. (Photo by John Bazemore-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State At The Georgia State Capitol In Atlanta ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 29: Members of the joint services military honor guard prepare to carry the casket of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) into the Georgia State Capitol on July 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. John Lewis will lie in repose at the Georgia Capitol in one of the last memorial services for the late Democratic congressman before he is buried. Rep. Lewis was a civil rights pioneer, contemporary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and helped to organize and address the historic March on Washington in August 1963. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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