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John Lewis ‘was prepared to die’ for freedom long ago

John Lewis ‘was prepared to die’ for freedom long ago

07/18/2020

PBS News Hour

John Lewis ‘was prepared to die’ for freedom long ago

Clip: 7/18/2020 | 11m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

John Lewis ‘was prepared to die’ for freedom long ago

As the nation mourns the loss of American hero and Civil Rights icon John Lewis, his friends and colleagues remember a towering figure who was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and equality. Special Correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault, and activist and historian Mary Frances Berry join Hari Sreenivasan to reflect on the enduring legacy of John Lewis.

07/18/2020

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