Congressman
John Lewis GRAND RAPIDS -- Congressman John Lewis opened Eyewitness: American
Originals from the National Archives at the Museum. Often
called “one of the most courageous persons in the Civil Rights
Movement ever produced,” John Lewis has dedicated his life to
protecting human rights, securing civil liberties, and building what
he calls “The Beloved Community” in America. At right,
Congressman Lewis discusses his experiences during the Civil Rights
Movement. |
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