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Wednesday Open Thread | 1963 March on Washington Heroes: John Lewis

This week is the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Justice and Jobs. Let’s look back at some of the heroes of the March. Today’s Hero is John Lewis.   John Robert Lewis (born February 21, 1940) … Continue reading

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Photos: Medal of Freedom Honors

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Civil Rights Tribute: I Have A Dream…

 The Greatest Demonstration For Freedom In The History Of Our Nation… From Wikipedia The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (or “The Great March on Washington,” as styled in a sound recording released after the even)[1][2] was a large … Continue reading

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