John Lewis | Civil Rights Movement

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John Lewis | Civil Rights Movement

Explore the life and legacy of John Lewis, a civil rights activist and former U.S. Congressman. Raised on a cotton field in rural Alabama, Lewis served on the frontline of the civil rights movement to end systematic racial segregation. From speaking at the March on Washington to enduring severe beatings as he participated in the Freedom Rides, John Lewis continued the fight for equality as a U.S. Congressman.
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