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John Lewis. 1961

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07.15.14 | 6:55 pm
John Lewis. Mugshot. July 1961. Jackson, Mississippi Police Department

John Lewis. Freedom Rider. July 1961. Lewis recently tweeted the photograph, spawning this fascinating, powerful thread.

Josh Marshall is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of TPM.
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  1. A Badge of Honor in my book.

  2. Boy 54 years! What a mench this guy is! I notion that this country can produce citizens of the caliber and decency of John Lewis gives me hope…

  3. This picture was taken on my birthday, i.e., the actual day I was born.

  5. God, I love this guy.

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