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Slide 1 - John Lewis A Civil Rights Legend
John Lewis A Civil Rights Legend
Major Events, Impact Then & Now, and His Beliefs
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John Lewis: A Civil Rights Legend
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Make a 7 minute presentation about John lewis and the Civil rights movement including major events the impact during his time and the impact he left today and his beliefs with just pictures and captions
This presentation chronicles the life, major events, and enduring legacy of John Lewis, a pivotal figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. It covers his early activism, key milestones like the Freedom Rides, March on Washington, Bloody Sunday, and his long congressional career. Highlighting his beliefs in nonviolence, 'good trouble,' and persistence, it explores his impact on voting rights, social justice, and inspiration for modern movements.
May 13, 20269 slides
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Slide 2 - Early Life and Civil Rights Awakening
- Born Feb 21, 1940, Troy, Alabama
- Inspired by MLK radio sermon at age 11
- Joined SNCC in 1960
- Organized sit-ins and voter registration drives
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Slide 3 - Key Milestones in John Lewis's Civil Rights Journey
1961: Freedom Rides Arrested for challenging segregation on interstate buses; promoted nonviolence despite beatings 1963: March on Washington Youngest speaker at 23; addressed 250,000 for jobs and freedom 1965: Selma March - Bloody Sunday Brutally beaten by state troopers on Edmund Pettus Bridge; galvanized Voting Rights Act 1987: Elected to Congress Represented Georgia's 5th district for 17 terms 2015: Selma 50th Anniversary Led march with President Obama across bridge 2020: Passed Away Died July 17 at 80; lay in state in Capitol
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Slide 4 - Bloody Sunday: Catalyst for Change
- March 7, 1965: Crossed Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma
- Brutally attacked by police; head split open
- Images shocked nation, pressured Congress
- Led directly to Voting Rights Act signed Aug 6, 1965
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Slide 5 - Core Beliefs: Nonviolence and Persistence
> "We have been too quiet for too long. There comes a time when you have to stand up and speak, and today is that day."
— John Lewis, March on Washington 1963
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Slide 6 - His Famous Mantra
> "Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America."
— John Lewis
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Slide 7 - Congressional Impact (1987-2020)
- 17 terms in US House representing Atlanta
- Co-sponsored Voting Rights Act renewal 2006
- Chaired Congressional Black Caucus
- Fought for healthcare, immigration reform
- Arrested 40+ times for protests
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Slide 8 - Enduring Legacy Today
- 'Good Trouble' inspires 2020 protests
- Voting rights advocate amid suppression efforts
- Bridges named after him; stamps issued
- Symbol of moral courage for new generations
- Died 2020; first Black lawmaker to lie in state
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Slide 9 - Thank You
John Lewis taught us to get into 'good trouble' and never give up the fight for justice.
His legacy endures in every vote cast and every stand for equality.
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