Politics and Activism
John Lewis Accomplishments that changed
John Lewis has done many things for this country that shape how it is today
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Chairman of SNCC
File:Logo SNCC.svg - Wikimedia CommonsFile:Logo SNCC.svg - Wikimedia CommonsLeaded the Selma March along with MLK Jr.
Civil Rights Marchers Selma to Montgomery March | March 21-2… | FlickrCivil Rights Marchers Selma to Montgomery March | March 21-2… | FlickrAppointed as executive director of the Voter Education Project
File:Vernon E. Jordan working on a voter education project.jpg ...File:Vernon E. Jordan working on a voter education project.jpg ...Became member of the Atlanta City Council
Atlanta City Hall--Atlanta: A National Register of Historic Places ...Atlanta City Hall--Atlanta: A National Register of Historic Places ...President Jimmy Carter appointed Lewis to represent the 5th District of Georgia
Received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for Lifetime Achievement
File:John Lewis-2006 (cropped).jpg - Wikimedia CommonsFile:John Lewis-2006 (cropped).jpg - Wikimedia CommonsLed the 50 year anniversary of the Selma March with President Obama
P030715PS-0801 | President Barack Obama hugs Rep. John Lewis… | FlickrP030715PS-0801 | President Barack Obama hugs Rep. John Lewis… | FlickrKeep Reading...Show less