John Lewis (philosopher)
John Robert Lewis was an American civil rights activist and statesman who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020.
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Background
- Born in
- Troy
- Educated at
- Fisk UniversityAmerican Baptist CollegePike County Schools
- Awards
- 🏆 Presidential Medal of Freedom🏆 Profile in Courage Award🏆 Michael L. Printz Award
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1940
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Birth2020
Died
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