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Congressman John Lewis Delivers Remarks at the "National Action to Realize the Dream" March and Rally
Washington, DC,
August 24, 2013
Congressman John Lewis (GA-05) delivered remarks on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the "National Action to Realize the Dream" March and Rally organized by the National Action Network. At age 23, while serving as Chairman of the Student Nonviole
August 24, 2013 Congressman John Lewis (GA-05) delivered remarks on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the "National Action to Realize the Dream" March and Rally organized by the National Action Network. At age 23, while serving as Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, Rep. John Lewis was the youngest speaker during the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. Video of Congressman Lewis’s remarks are below:
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