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John Lewis Accomplishments that changed

John Lewis has done many things for this country that shape how it is today

Rahul Krishnan

Aug 03, 2020

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Chairman of SNCC

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Leaded the Selma March along with MLK Jr.

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Appointed as executive director of the Voter Education Project

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Became member of the Atlanta City Council

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President Jimmy Carter appointed Lewis to represent the 5th District of Georgia

Received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for Lifetime Achievement

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Led the 50 year anniversary of the Selma March with President Obama

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John Lewis Accomplishments that changed

John Lewis has done many things for this country that shape how it is today

Chairman of SNCC

Leaded the Selma March along with MLK Jr.

Appointed as executive director of the Voter Education Project

President Jimmy Carter appointed Lewis to represent the 5th District of Georgia

Led the 50 year anniversary of the Selma March with President Obama

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