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       John Lewis: Good Trouble

       2020
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       Fierce Light: When Spirit Meets Action

       2008
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       Before the Memories Fade: Voices from the Civil Rights Movement

       2012
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       The Art of Reconciliation

       2012
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       Answering the Call

       2016

2. www.britannica.com › biography › John-Lewis-AmericanJohn Lewis | Biography, Accomplishments, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 3, 2024 · John Lewis (born February 21, 1940, near Troy, Alabama, U.S.—died July 17, 2020, Atlanta, Georgia) was an American civil rights leader and politician best known for his chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and for leading the march that was halted by police violence on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama ...

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   2 days ago · John Robert Lewis (February 21, 1940 – July 17, 2020) was an American politician and civil rights activist who served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020.

4. people.com › historians-look-back-at-life-andHistorians Look Back at Life and Career of Civil Rights ...

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   May 2, 2024 · Historians Look Back at Life and Career of Civil Rights Activist and Representative John Lewis in New Biography. 'John Lewis: A Life' will look back on the late politician's career, from...

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   May 19, 2024 · John Lewis was an American politician and civil rights activist who played a key role in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. His dedication to fighting for racial equality and justice made him a revered figure in American history. He was born in Troy, Alabama on February 21, 1940.

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   Why did John Lewis go to jail?

   • Why did John Lewis go to jail in Alabama? Lewis believed that they simply would be arrested, taken to jail, and later released. Maj. John Claude of the Alabama State Troopers and Jim Clark, the Dallas County sheriff, were positioned with their men to ensure that the marchers did not advance across the bridge.

   What schools did John Lewis go to? – SidmartinBio

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   What is John Lewis known for doing?

   • John Lewis organized the March on Washington with MLK, served on the Atlanta City Council, and was a founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. John Lewis was one of the most inspiring voices of his generation, and his words often inspired action for justice.

   John Lewis Facts - Encyclopedia Britannica

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   What was John Lewis early life like?

   • Lewis was born on February 21, 1940, in Troy, Alabama to sharecroppers Eddie Lewis and Willie Mae Miles. Growing up, Lewis and his nine siblings worked regularly on his family’s farm, frequently in lieu of attending the county’s segregated schools.

   The Honorable John Lewis's Biography

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   How did John Lewis change the world?

   • The son of Alabama sharecroppers, Representative John Lewis of Georgia dedicated his life to advancing the cause of freedom and equality in America. As a leader in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Lewis challenged Jim Crow segregation and oppression across the South through nonviolent protest.

   John Lewis: The Courageous Hero Who Made America A Better ...

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7. www.britannica.com › biography › John-Lewis-AmericanJohn Lewis | Jazz, Civil Rights & Composer | Britannica

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   May 6, 2024 · John Lewis (born May 3, 1920, La Grange, Illinois, U.S.—died March 29, 2001, New York, New York) was an American jazz pianist and composer-arranger who was an influential member of the Modern Jazz Quartet, one of the longest-lived and best-received groups in jazz history.

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8. www.housebeautiful.com › uk › lifestyleJohn Lewis' ANYDAY Furniture Range: Editor's Picks

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   May 8, 2024 · All the gems in the John Lewis ANYDAY furniture range this spring From scalloped edges to pastel palettes, the retailer's affordable range has it all. By Hannah Fox Updated: 08 May 2024

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10. nmaahc.si.edu › events › historically-speakingHistorically Speaking: The Legacy of John Lewis through the ...

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    May 17, 2024 · Historically Speaking: The Legacy of John Lewis through the Lens of the National Museum of African American History and Culture | National Museum of African American History and Culture. Past Event.

11. Videos

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      John Lewis - Civil Rights Leader |American Freedom Stories: | Biography

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      John Lewis: Life, Legacy, and Fight For Black America #blackhistory

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      John Lewis: A Legacy of Courage Video | Biography

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