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The death of legendary georgia democratic congressman and civil rights icon john lewis. we have a look back at his extraordinary life and times from nbc news correspondent geoff bennett. >> reporter: congressman john lewis was often called the conscience of congress, known as a moral leader who commanded respect from democrats and republicans, seen as one of the last unifying forces in national politics. lewis was one of ten children born to sharecroppers in rural alabama in 1940. he grew up on ...

And attended segregated public schools. lewis said he was inspired as a young boy by the activism surrounding the montgomery bus boycott and sermons by the reverend dr. martin luther king jr. which he heard on the radio. >> if the spirit moves us to, we have a right to march at night anytime we want to march. [ applause ] >> reporter: all of it spurring him to become part of the civil rights movement. organizing sit-in demonstrations at segregated lunch counters in nashville, tennessee. in 1961,...

One of ten children born to sharecroppers in rural alabama in 1940. he grew up on his familys farm and attended segregated public schools, inspired by the young boy by the activism surrounding the bus boycott and inspired by the dr. reveremartin king who hd on the radio. in 1961, joining in the freedom rides, which challenged segregation at interstate bus terminals across the south. >> i was not concerned about making history. i just wanted to change things. >> while still in his 20s, he became ...

The house caucus and was often called the conscience of the congress. he never stopped making good trouble and fiercely fought for eequality and justice until his very last day. jeff bennett has a look back on his remarkable journey. >> reporter: he was often called the conscience of congress known as a moral leader who demanded respect from democrats and republicans. seen as one of the last unifying forces in national politics. lewis was one of ten children born to sharecroppers in rural alabam...

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Federal administration. the education department hasinv other than the reckless demand that the schools open locally no matter what the conditions are in terms of public health. we need a massive shift. our international peers are able to reopen schools because theyve got the pandemic under control. >> former education secretary john b. king, thanks so much for your time this morning. >> thank you. >> and just ahead, the passing of civil rights icon john lewis happening as america confronts its ...

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