John Lewis, a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, was born in Troy, Alabama. He would go on to become the founding chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and one of the “Big Six” leaders of the movement. Known for his unwavering commitment to nonviolence, Lewis played a pivotal role in events such as the Selma to Montgomery marches. He later served as a U.S. Congressman for over three decades, championing justice and equality.
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