Lewis, John, 1940 February 21-

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Dates:
Birth 1940-02-21
Birth 1940-02-21
Death 2020-07-17
Birth 19400221
Americans
English, English,

Biographical notes:

John Lewis (b. February 21, 1940, Troy, AL) was an American politician and a prominent civil rights leader. From 1987 to his death on July 17, 2020, he was the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district. As chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Lewis was one of the "Big Six" leaders of groups who organized the 1963 March on Washington. Over the course of his career, he was a major voice for and influence on civil rights issues. Wikipedia article "John Lewis (civil rights leader)": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lewis_(civil_rights_leader) (accessed July 18, 2020)

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Subjects:

  • Advertising, political
  • Television advertising
  • Political science

Occupations:

  • Civil Rights Leader
  • Civil rights workers
  • Legislators
  • Representative
  • U.S. Congressman

Places:

  • Washington (D.C.) (as recorded)
  • Troy (Ala.) (as recorded)
  • Atlanta (Ga.) (as recorded)
  • AL, US
  • GA, US

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