Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was honored with a touching memorial on September 23, 2020 at the Supreme Court itself, the place where she preceded over nearly 500 court cases throughout her 27 years on the bench. Justice Ginsburg’s American flag draped casket arrived at the Supreme Court building with a police escort. As Justice Ginsburg’s casket was carried up the steps of the building by Supreme Court police officers, Supreme Court clerks and former law clerks who worked with Ginsburg stood in silence, wearing black protective face masks.
Inside the Supreme Court, Justice Ginsburg’s casket was placed on the Lincoln catafalque, a platform constructed in 1865 to support the body of President Abraham Lincoln when he laid in state at the US Capitol. It’s an American tradition for fallen government leaders. She was honored with words from a rabbi, as well as a eulogy by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, who remembered her fondly. To see photos from Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s memorial and public viewing, scroll through this gallery.
Donald & Melania Trump Pay Respects To RBG
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump paid their respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, visiting the Supreme Court. They both wore black face masks when they approached the casket.
Donald & Melania Trump Have Moment of Silence
Donald Trump and Melania Trump clasp their hands in a moment of silence beside Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s casket at the Supreme Court. They were booed by protesters.
Supreme Court Police Carry Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Casket
Supreme Court police officers carried Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s casket into the building, where she would rest upon the Lincoln catafalque. The platform was built in 1865, when Abraham Lincoln’s body laid in repose at the Capitol.
Supreme Court Clerks Pay Respects To RBG
Supreme Court clerks lined the steps of the Supreme Court as Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s casket was carried into the building. They each wore black protective face masks.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Supreme Court police carry Ruth Bader Ginsburg to her memorial on a beautiful fall day. Justice Ginsburg died on 9/18/20 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Former Law Clerks Honor RBG
Former law clerks also came to pay their respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, standing solemnly outside the Supreme Court. They served as ‘honorary pallbearers.’
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Mural
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was honored with a colorful mural in Washington, DC, following her death. The mural depicted her in a hot pink robe and fishnet gloves.
Fans Remember RBG in DC
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s fans left loving notes at a memorial dedicated to the late Justice. There were hundreds of notes by the time she laid in repose at the Supreme Court.
