"Courage Won the Victory", August 2, 1976
1976-08-02
1970-1979
Newspaper op-ed commending John R. Lewis for his long-time commitment to achieving civil rights for minority voters in the South, despite brutal and violent attempts to oppose civil rights efforts. The writer recognized Lewis as a civil rights icon who fought for equality and justice in the 1960s. Lewis was arrested 40 times and endured violence, but never gave up. Lewis also served as the Executive Director of the Voter Education Project where he continued to fight for social change. 1 page.
African American civic leaders African Americans--Civil rights Voter registration African Americans--Politics and government Civil rights movements
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Voter Education Project Organizational Records
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Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
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