2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient John Lewis recalls his involvement in civil rights movement

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Georgia Congressman John Lewis recalls his involvement in the early days of the modern civil rights movement, and being inspired by Dr. King, John F. Kennedy and an elementary school teacher who encouraged him to read. Lewis reflects upon his work and what receiving the 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom signifies.

Date Issued:

2011-02-16T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

United States

Subject Topic:

Influence, Influence, African American civil rights workers, and Civil rights movements

Subject Name:

Lewis, John, 1940 February 21-, King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968, Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), and 1917-1963

Subject Genre:

Biography

Language:

English

Rights:

No Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5g15tb8s