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Watch President Obama honor civil rights icon John Lewis in 2011 with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
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In US news and current events today, the passing of Civil Rights hero and Congressman John Lewis still weighs heavy in our hearts, and as we pay tribute to the great John Lewis, we remember the honors he achieved in his lifetime. In 2011, President Barack Obama awarded John Lewis Presidential Medal of Freedom. The John Lewis Medal of Freedom was to reflect his decades-long fight for civil rights and voting rights, paving the way for our first Black president, Obama. John Lewis was a once in a lifetime icon, a true hero and patriot, and an idol of Barack Obama. John Lewis set the stage for the current Black Lives Matter movement to be what it is today, and as BLM continues to fight for justice and equality, we can never forget the contributions of the great John Lewis.
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Rest in Power John Lewis 1940 - 2020 Age- 80 May his soul rest in the house of god.
What a man. A living legend in his time, and now a role model to aspire to.
@truthsupreme
4 жыл бұрын
And Trump gave it to Limbaugh
As a Canadian, i admired this man's courage and passion. He fought for what is right to the end. What a great human being! Come on America, don't let all the sacrifices and suffering be for nothing. ✊🏾
@rueflower2775
4 жыл бұрын
😤 John Lewis fixed America, helped make it a better place, so you should “stfu!”
@mexican_wbc9946
4 жыл бұрын
uncle Seidl everyone else has something positive to say about him in the comments I’m guessing ur a trump supporter?
@rueflower2775
4 жыл бұрын
@uncle Seidl Excuse me? I am not a Karen! I am brown and proud! You, though, are a disgrace to the human race
@mexican_wbc9946
4 жыл бұрын
uncle Seidl explain how he destroyed black and brown community’s
@ryanford9705
4 жыл бұрын
@@mexican_wbc9946 i apologize i commented to the wrong person
A great man who led the charge for equality, a man that proved to us that the time to act is always now. RIP John Lewis, always loved and always missed, and most importantly never forgotten.
Now THAT'S a hero that deserves a medal, NOT Rush Limbaugh (I don't CARE if he has cancer!)
@MightyCrazy
4 жыл бұрын
Rush is suffering a long painful death for all his vile and toxic messages.
@indraservo5764
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Rush at least deserve the Star of Lenin for his effort to undermine the enemy of Motherland
C.T Vivian passed the day before John Lewis, both were honored with the medal of freedom by Obama on this day. May both of these freedom fighters rest in peace🕊❤
@yma7gaming357
3 жыл бұрын
Btw, they passed away on the same day, in the same city
John Lewis, the makeup of a real American hero. An example to us all 💯 May he rest in piece and may his efforts continue to echo through the hearts of many more generations. He made a difference.
@Hirohitorunguard
4 жыл бұрын
His legacy must be carried on by the youth, the movement started in the mid 20th century must not die with the people of that time.
@137_Diego_
4 жыл бұрын
@@Hirohitorunguard Exactly right. This is not where his message ends. Many people today are living through the sacrifices he put forward and they will continue paving the way for the future generations to do so aswell. Until we have a real, harmonious and more equal society for all. His efforts will definitely not be in vain. The people know he fought the good fight and they will keep moving forward, all the more successful because of it. Thanks to him and many like him, it's now much more possible. In this I believe 💯💯💯💯
Such a strong, gentle soul. He will be missed. 😢
@Phantom87865
4 жыл бұрын
@uncle Seidl yeah ok...
@Eyagsf
4 жыл бұрын
So.... why was he was he voted into his representative position 17 times?
@Eyagsf
4 жыл бұрын
uncle Seidl .... guess that’s why all the white suprematists support trump.
A true American hero😩😩
Rest in peace✊
@samuraijack1371
4 жыл бұрын
A soul has always been at peace. What can ever disturb a soul. It is within the soul that the body lives not the soul within the body.
Respect from Tamilnadu, India.!
Watching John Lewis' Memorial, crying, trying to explain to my 4 year old daughter our history. Explaining to her why THIS man is a true superhero, not like those she sees on TV. But one who is real and has lived every day to change the world, shining the light on 'bad guys'. I am saddened that I didn't learn the depths of historical truths until college. It was a prerequisite, attending an HBCU, but it changed me forever. I will commit myself to making sure that ALL history be taught throughout grade school. As I am disgusted by the white washed version of events taught to me by the system.
I loved and I miss Barack Obama as president. Barack Obama is such a kind, empathetic, well-spoken, clever, compassionate, caring and calm man!!
Well deserved. Unlike Rush BLOW HARD Limbaugh. Dang! RIP John Lewis.
Rest In Peace Lewis 😔
[press F to pay respects] rest in peace, weary patriot.
Rest in peace John Lewis.
I miss John Lewis so much now 😢
Rest in Peace John Lewis. 🙏 Thanks for fighting for equality.
Watched so many of his speeches, what a good man.. I will always remember how he questioned the head of the detention centers at the border.. Epic and heartwarming to see that not all Americans are the same. Justice for all is a constant fight not a goal and he understood..
Take your rest Mr. Lewis! Job well done!
Thank you John Lewis for your share of dignity to bringing "freedom and liberty for all"
This was very beautiful and very well deserved. Thank you sir RIP💔
This brings tears to my eyes, these two men will always hold a place in my heart and the right side of history. Rest in paradise Mr. John Lewis and fly with the angels. 😇🙏🏾
What a wonderful man he was
Good things happen in this world. All my love to you xx
I’m glad he was given this honor while he was alive. May you rest well forever Mr. Lewis.
John Lewis is the type of person we can all agree is a true hero, and he is more than deserving of this recognition. And for the 17 people that downvoted this video, hopefully one day you will come to understand the meaning of respect and empathy.
Superb speech for superb human being.
What an honor it had to be to stand next to him.
God Bless this man!!!
John Lewis. An Icon. A legend. Who will walk among us now?
What an amazing man! Rest in Power
Thank you John Lewis ❤️
Man. What a man ... what. A. Glorious man x
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Commenting here, so that this shows up on the recommendations of as many people as possible
He was the best
RIP Hero John Lewis may you rest in paradise
I miss this America.
Those 16 thumbs down...I pray for your souls
Gg on 1M subs
Respect to a real Hero!
may Heaven eternally bless Mr. John Lewis. he is still deeply missed but his fight for equality shall remain like a beautiful tree that grew tall and mighty in spite of all the raging storms that it had endured. his love was pure and could not be contained. so passionate, determined, yet he had such a gentle uplifting soul. he changed and filled the world with peace, dignity, equal rights and freedom. whenever i watch this, it makes me cry all over again. he was so humble and i adore how even though President Obama was younger than Mr. Lewis, he looks at him like a proud Papa. i always liked how Obama expressed his gratitude to the people who came before him and without their sacrifices, he wouldn't be in the White House. i miss Obama and RIP to John Lewis. Blessings, love, respect and gratitude to you. fly free... ✌♥✊🙏🕊...
Rest in peace Mr. Lewis!!! GOOD TROUBLE!!!!
To the current President that likes to talk about the tough guys he wants to unleash on protests, meet an actual tough guy who unleashed protest. RIP Mr Lewis. Your light will shine on.
Aman
I was so proud to be an American, now not so much but I have faith. I miss you Mr. Obama ! Love Love Love You. Please give us a sign things will be OK.
Candace Owens should watch this. She should learn the life and legacy of John Lewis.
Really love obama
Rush Limbaugh really watered down the medal of people who actually earned it for the country. not someone who flaps his lips on far fetched conspiracies
when that thing actually had "meaning" and did not get turned into a cheap dust catcher, that the Donald turned it into.
Here's a complete list of Lewis's accomplishments for his home district in Georgia:
This is made 😭cry wow They really don’t make like him No more......
Are we sure that is not Elijah Cummings?
Then Trump gave one to Rush Limbaugh 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Now this is fake news, that should be the name for this channel
@darrenbutler9819
4 жыл бұрын
funny
@MightyCrazy
4 жыл бұрын
Fail Russian Troll. Putin must have cut their budget with this JV Team.