Long Lines Form Outside Capitol to View Casket of Late Congressman John Lewis

Long lines formed outside the US Capitol building in Washington on July 27 as people waited to honor Georgia congressman John Lewis at a public casket viewing following his death.

Lewis, a civil rights activist and Democratic congressman, was the first black lawmaker to be given the honor of lying in state in the US Capitol rotunda, reports said. A ceremony was held in the rotunda on Monday, including speeches from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

This video from Emiliano Bos shows a line of people waiting outside the US Capitol building as the viewing took place. Reporters said the line stretched for at least half a mile as thousands turned out for the public event. Credit: Emiliano Bos/RSI via Storyful