Politico: John Lewis, civil rights icon and longtime congressman, dies
After years of putting his body and his freedom on the line as an activist, he spent more than three decades in Congress.
Lewis was 80.
The news hits deep. And to the core. John Lewis dead. Can it really be? He had strength, courage, and heart enough for many lifetimes. We were young once. So many memories. So much distance traveled. So much further to go. Farewell my friend. We shall overcome someday.
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) July 18, 2020
