John Lewis Reunites With Former Racist Who Attacked Him In 1961 (VIDEO)
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and the white man who attacked him during a civil rights protest in 1961 came together to accept an award Thursday night. Lew...
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and the white man who attacked him during a civil rights protest in 1961 came together to accept an award Thursday night. Lew...
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Sen. John McCain said Monday that Rep. John Lewis' controversial remarks were "so disturbing" that they "stopped me in my tracks." Sen. John McCain sa...
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Rep. John Lewis will speak tonight at Invesco Field at the Democratic Convention. Check back here for the text of the speech. ...
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WASHINGTON — Civil rights leader John Lewis dropped his support for Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential bid Wednesday in favor of Barack Obama...
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