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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Capitol Rotunda Lie-In Set for Lindsey Graham as National Cathedral Funeral Plan Unfolds

Sen. Lindsey Graham will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda next Tuesday, with a private Washington National Cathedral funeral attended by President Trump; his sister Darline Graham has been appointed to finish his term and plans to run for a full six-year term, and his remains will be flown to South Carolina for a service in Columbia. Meanwhile, House Republicans are pressed by a few holdouts as they push a tight agenda—voting on a rule, a stopgap funding bill through midterms, and the defense bill—while Democrats push back on funding provisions and Iran-related measures, reflecting the political maneuvering sparked by Graham’s death.

via Politico|

#capitol-rotunda #darline-graham #lindsey-graham

politics1 month ago•19 min saved

Global interest slows Lindsey Graham funeral plans

Funeral plans for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham are being delayed by the number of world leaders interested in attending and the logistics of coordinating a lie-in-state in the U.S. Capitol and a National Cathedral service, with scheduling potentially pushing events to next week or later and a rapid South Carolina service afterward; Tim Scott described the process as more complex due to multiple high-profile attendees and ongoing SC Senate race considerations.

via Post and Courier|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Honoring the Legacy of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

The funeral service for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, is being held at the National Cathedral. President Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts are set to deliver eulogies at the invitation-only gathering, which is being live-streamed. O'Connor, who died at the age of 93, is being remembered for her pivotal role on the court and her impact on women in the legal profession. She will be laid to rest after being honored by Vice President Kamala Harris, law clerks, members of Congress, and the public at the Supreme Court.

via CBS News|

#eulogy #funeral-service #national-cathedral

society2 years ago•4 min saved

National Cathedral Transforms Confederate Windows into Racial Justice Art

The Washington National Cathedral has replaced four windows honoring Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson with new stained-glass windows depicting a march for racial justice by African Americans. The old windows were removed due to their association with recent racist violence. The dedication service was attended by clergy from historically Black churches and leaders of social justice organizations. The new windows, titled "Now and Forever," were designed by artist Kerry James Marshall and show African Americans marching for justice. The cathedral aims to address the legacy of racism and the use of monuments to glorify the Confederacy.

via The Associated Press|

#african-americans #confederate-symbols #national-cathedral