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Civil Rights Leaders
John Lewis
1940–2020
Civil rights leader and congressman known for 'good trouble.'
📖Biography
John Robert Lewis was an American politician and civil rights activist who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 33 years. He was one of the 'Big Six' leaders of the civil rights movement and chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
Key Achievements
1
Led the march across Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday
2
Chairman of SNCC at age 23
3
Served 33 years in U.S. Congress
4
Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Legacy & Impact
Lewis dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties, and building 'the Beloved Community.' His concept of 'good trouble' continues to inspire activists.