(CNN) Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will become the first woman in history to lie in state in the US Capitol when her casket is placed in National Statuary Hall on Friday, according to congressional historians.
The historic event, which was announced by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday, will feature a formal ceremony for invited guests only because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lying in state is a tribute reserved for the most distinguished government officials and military officers, while lying in honor is a distinction given to private citizens.
Earlier in the week, Ginsburg's body will lie in repose at the Supreme Court on Wednesday and Thursday so that members of the public can pay their respects, the court announced on Monday.
The casket will arrive in front of the Supreme Court just before 9:30 a.m. ET Wednesday and a private ceremony with family, close friends and the justices will take place in the Great Hall at the court. Following the ceremony, the casket will be moved under the portico at the top of the building's front steps.
kazejin05 on September 22nd, 2020 at 04:15 UTC »
We've had both John Lewis and RBG lying in state in 2020.
While I'm beyond glad both have received the honor and recognition for their contribution to true equality for all, it's still shitty that we've lost both of them in such a short amount of time.
Man. With all my heart, fuck 2020
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWMWW on September 22nd, 2020 at 03:23 UTC »
I think plenty of people have lied in the US Capitol
EndoShota on September 22nd, 2020 at 03:22 UTC »
I don’t know why I’m surprised that the honor hasn’t been bestowed on a woman until now, but she’s a good one to be the first.