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James A. Lewis: “The forces of law and order in Alabama were so strong, that to take a stand against this injustice we had to be willing…”

On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
The forces of law and order in Alabama were so strong, that to take a stand against this injustice we had to be willing to sacrifice our lives for our cause.
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James A. Lewis
Democratic · Illinois

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Lewis reflects on the sacrifices made for civil rights in Alabama.

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