2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient John Lewis recalls his involvement in civil rights movement
Georgia Congressman John Lewis recalls his involvement in the early days of the modern civil rights movement, and being inspired by Dr. King, John F. Kennedy and an elementary school teacher who encouraged him to read. Lewis reflects upon his work and what receiving the 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom signifies.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date Published
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2011-02-16
- Speakers
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Lewis, John, 1940-2020
- Subjects
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Lewis, John, 1940-2020
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
African American civil rights workers
Civil rights movements
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
United States
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:03:25
- Venue Note
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Recorded on Feb. 16, 2011.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 16304
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b8622723
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