If you’re talking about seismic events in American history, like the civil rights movement and the Civil War, then its time to unearth William Faulkner’s quote: “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.”
I thought of this Saturday as the bronze statue of civil rights hero John Lewis was being unveiled on Decatur Square.
With the yank of a rope, a shroud fell from the 12-foot statue showing the late Congressman, eyes closed, hands over his heart, no doubt pondering virtuous, courageous and noble thoughts…