John Lewis
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.
Career Journey
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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Trending topics shown first"He’s right... Rep. Lewis reminds us not just of our duty to continue to fight for a better country — his story reminds us of the transformational change we can achieve when we do. As a young Black civ…"
"Our nation is founded on the principle that we do not have kings. We have presidents. And the Constitution is our compass. When you see something that is not right, not just, not fair, you have a mora…"
"Next time we march we may have to keep going when we get to Montgomery. We may have to on to Washington."
"I believe in nonviolence as a way of life, as a way of living."
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Timeline
1940
Born
Birth2020
Died
Death
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