John Lewis, a leading figure of the civil rights movement who endured brutal beatings as he led non-violent protests to end racial segregation in the 1960s, and then went on to a career in Congress as one of its most enduring moral voices, died on Friday. He was 80.
Democratic leaders announced his death. Lewis revealed in late December that he was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.
“Today, America mourns the loss of one of the greatest heroes of American history: Congressman John Lewis, the Conscience of the Congress,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“All of us were humbled to call Congressman Lewis a colleague, and are heartbroken by his passing. May his memory be an inspiration that moves us all to, in the face of injustice, make ‘good trouble, necessary trouble.”
Lewis served in Congress since 1987, where he often pursed voting rights, equal rights and social justice legislation, often drawing...
Democratic leaders announced his death. Lewis revealed in late December that he was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.
“Today, America mourns the loss of one of the greatest heroes of American history: Congressman John Lewis, the Conscience of the Congress,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“All of us were humbled to call Congressman Lewis a colleague, and are heartbroken by his passing. May his memory be an inspiration that moves us all to, in the face of injustice, make ‘good trouble, necessary trouble.”
Lewis served in Congress since 1987, where he often pursed voting rights, equal rights and social justice legislation, often drawing...
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“You cannot stop the call of history,” Lewis told co-anchor Gayle King. “You may use troopers. You may use fire hoses and water, but it cannot be stopped. There cannot be any turning back. We have come too far and made too much progress to stop now and go back.”
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- Deadline Film + TV
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