John Lewis Politician

John Robert Lewis (born February 21, 1940) is the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district, serving since 1987. He was a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement and chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), playing a key role in the struggle to end segregation. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is one of the most liberal legislators.

Personal facts

John Lewis
Alias (AKA)Lewis John Robert (full name)
Birth dateFebruary 21, 1940
Birth nameJohn Robert Lewis
Birth place
Troy Alabama , United States
Religion
Baptists
Residence
Atlanta
Education
Fisk University
American Baptist College

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Office holder

office3rd Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
party
Democratic Party (United States)
region
Georgia's 5th congressional district
successor

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