Bibliograph

John Lewis, Civil Rights Champion and Congressman, Alison Morretta

Type

Label

John Lewis, Civil Rights Champion and Congressman, Alison Morretta

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

John Lewis

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Alison Morretta

Series statement

African American trailblazers

Sub title

Civil Rights Champion and Congressman

Summary

The history of the United States is filled with African American leaders who heroically fought for equality through words and deeds. These men and women sacrificed their safety and, in some cases, their lives for the cause. One of the most courageous among them is John Lewis, who has been on the front lines of this struggle for decades. From the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s to his present-day work as a United States Congressman, Lewis has fought for equality for all Americans. This book uses photographs, sidebars, and primary sources to examine his greatest achievements, both historical and contemporary, and explore how his bravery and dedication to nonviolent direct action have effected real change in the United States

Target audience

adult

Classification