Ruth Bader Ginsburg Becomes First Woman and First Jewish Person to Lie in State at U.S. Capitol
is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol on Friday. Ginsburg, who died last week at the age of 87, is the first woman and the first Jewish person to receive this honor.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave brief remarks to welcome people to the historic ceremony, and Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt spoke about Ginsburg's remarkable life story and commitment to justice. Operatic soprano Denyce Graves performed two musical selections in a fitting tribute to Ginsburg, who was known for her love of opera.
By moving the proceedings to Statuary Hall, Pelosi controls the ceremony. McConnell sent his regrets and did not attend. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was also not present.
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