John Lewis and the power of our vote
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham says the civil rights icon wanted citizens to use their votes as a means to rebuild America "in the image of God and democracy."
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham says the civil rights icon wanted citizens to use their votes as a means to rebuild America "in the image of God and democracy."
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham, author of "His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope,” says the civil rights icon wanted citizens to use their votes as a means to rebuild America "in the image of God and democracy."
Some of the most important moments in civil rights history have happened in August.
John Legend and Common performed "Glory" following a video tribute to Congressman John Lewis, who died in July. The video featured prerecorded comments by Georgia Senate candidate Reverend Raphael Warnock, Stacey Abrams and late Representative Elijah Cummings. Watch the tribute.
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"He should have come," Mr. Trump told Axios. "I think he made a big mistake."
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn that aired Sunday, August 2, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
"I want to make it greater and better for everybody," Tybre Faw said.
"John Lewis was an extraordinary man," Winfrey said. "A man of great vision who lived a life with the purpose of making sure America lived out its ideals."
"60 in 6" correspondent Wesley Lowery joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the life and legacy of Representative John Lewis and the future of activism and the fight for racial equality.
Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis spent his life fighting for equality and compassion for the downtrodden. His impact was felt across generations, including one 12-year-old who spoke at his funeral. "CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller spoke with Tybre Faw following Thursday's service.
Civil rights leader and longtime member of Congress, John Lewis, was laid to rest in Atlanta on Thursday. He was honored by three former presidents, including Barack Obama, who described him as "a man of pure joy and unbreakable perseverance."
The civil rights icon who helped organize the March on Washington and served in the House of Representatives for 33 years died earlier this month at the age of 80.
On a night that we honor a man who taught us so much about the power of love, we take a look at the relationship between John Lewis and his wife Lillian Miles Lewis that gave the congressman the strength to bring his message to the world. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Civil rights icon John Lewis was laid to rest in Atlanta on Thursday, after an emotional funeral service attended by three former presidents. Michelle Miller takes a look at Lewis' final journey.
Life and legacy of John Lewis honored at Georgia funeral; Trump suggests delaying 2020 election as virus deaths rise and economy shrinks
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama paid tribute to civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis at his funeral in Atlanta. Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" for a closer look at why President Trump was not in attendance, plus a look at the other political news of day.
Xernona Clayton, a fellow civil rights activist, told the story of how she set the couple up — and even planned their wedding.
"When we do form a more perfect union... John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America," Mr. Obama said on Thursday.
Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton came together to honor Congressman John Lewis at his funeral in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, completing a week of memorial services for the longtime lawmaker and civil rights icon. CBSN's Lana Zak has some of the highlights.
At the funeral for civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, longtime friend Xernona Clayton told the story of how Lewis and his late wife, Lillian Miles Lewis, first met. Watch her remarks.
Former President Barack Obama delivered a powerful eulogy for the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, and said Americans should honor his legacy by continuing to work for democracy and voting rights. "He as much as anyone in our history brought this country a little bit closer to our highest ideals," Mr. Obama said. Watch his full remarks from the funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.
Rev. James Lawson trained many future leaders of the civil rights movement, including a young John Lewis, in the practice of nonviolence. Lawson spoke at Lewis' funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, and vowed, "We will not be quiet." Watch his full remarks.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid tribute to her longtime friend and colleague, the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, at his funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. "He taught us so much," Pelosi said. Watch her full remarks.
Former President Bill Clinton paid tribute to the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis at his funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. "He hoped for and imagined and lived and worked and moved for his beloved community," Mr. Clinton said. Watch his full remarks.
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Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
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Demonstrators chanting anti-Israeli slogans have descended on the Swedish city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
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