Georgia Congressman, John Lewis, a leading civil rights leader walks at Bard College commencement on May 27, 2017.

Georgia Congressman, John Lewis, a leading civil rights leader walks at Bard College commencement on May 27, 2017.

Georgia Congressman, John Lewis was honored throughout his life for is work as a civil rights leader. Credit: Edgar Izzy/Alamy Stock Photo

Edgar Izzy/Alamy Stock Photo