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John r. lewis biography
John Lewis
American politician and civil rights leader (–)
This article is about the U.S. representative from Georgia. For the British department stores, see John Lewis & Partners.
For other people of the same name, see John Lewis (disambiguation).
John Lewis | |
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Lewis in | |
In office January 3, – July 17, | |
Leader | Dick Gephardt Nancy Pelosi |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | G.
K. Butterfield |
In office January 3, – July 17, | |
Preceded by | Wyche Fowler |
Succeeded by | Kwanza Hall |
In office January 1, – September 3, | |
Preceded by | Jack Summer[1] |
Succeeded by | Morris Finley |
In office June – May | |
Preceded by | Charles McDew |
Succeeded by | Stokely Carmichael |
Born | John Robert Lewis ()February 21, Pike County, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | July 17, () (aged80) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Resting place | South-View Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lillian Miles |