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John Lewis - Get in the Way

The Nashville Sit-Ins

Season 1 | 3m 36s

With fellow students in 1961, Lewis began a nonviolent sit in campaign at Nashville lunch counters where African Americans had long been refused service.

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Watch • 1:05
John Lewis - Get in the Way
Henry Louis Gates Jr. Remembers John Lewis
Henry Louis Gates recalls the impact of John Lewis' life and work.
Clip: S1 | 1:05
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John Lewis - Get in the Way
Going Back to Atlanta
A congressman in D.C. for 30 years, Lewis likes to head back to his home district.
Clip: S1 | 1:34
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John Lewis - Get in the Way
Preview
Follow the journey of civil rights hero, congressman and human rights champion John Lewis.
Preview: S1 | 0:30
Watch • 2:07
John Lewis - Get in the Way
Extended Preview
John Lewis uses the tools of civil disobedience and direct action.
Preview: S1 | 2:07
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John Lewis - Get in the Way
The Right to Vote
Lewis reminds voters today that “the vote is the most powerful tool that we have."
Clip: S1 | 1:59
Watch • 54:12
John Lewis - Get in the Way
John Lewis - Get in the Way
Follow the journey of civil rights hero John Lewis.
Episode: S1 E1 | 54:12
Watch • 54:12
John Lewis - Get in the Way
John Lewis - Get in the Way
Follow the journey of civil rights hero John Lewis.
Episode: S1 E1 | 54:12