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Episode 566: Civil Rights and Democracy Champion John Lewis Remembered With National Day of Commemoration and Action July 17th
The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for July 17, 2024
Civil Rights and Democracy Champion John Lewis Remembered With National Day of Commemoration and Action July 17th
July 17th marks the anniversary of the death of civil rights icon and democracy champion Congressman John Lewis. Exactly two years before he died, he gave a speech before the U.S. House on the right to vote, in support of the Voter Empowerment Act. We have an excerpt of his speech.
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