Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC, late Friday to mourn Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 'It is amazing to see how many people are feeling this loss tonight and saying goodbye,” one member of the crowd said.
Parents carried sleepy children in pajamas, a testament to her broad appeal, her supporters said.
Scores of memorial candles flickered in the wind along the front steps of the court, as people knelt to leave bouquets of flowers and handwritten condolence notes. One read:"Thank you for showing us how to be American." A man kneels as he brings a megaphone to a vigil on the steps of the Supreme Court following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday.issued a proclamation directing that flags at the White House and all public buildings and military facilities be flown at half-staff, until the late Ginsburg is interred.
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