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John Lewis: Family, Spouse, Children, Dating, Net Worth, Nationality and More

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John Robert Lewis, popularly known as John Lewis is a civil rights leader and a politician from America. John currently is the United States of America, Georgia’s 5th congressional district Representative, and is presently serving his House 17th term. John Lewis has worked since the year 1987 and is Georgia Congressional delegation dean. His district comprises of Atlanta’s northern three-fourths and is a Democratic Party member.

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In the year 1957, John Lewis attended the American Baptist Theological Seminary situated in Nashville, Tennessee. While at the Seminary, John Lewis researched about the nonviolent protest and assisted in organizing sit-ins separated lunch counters. John Lewis got arrested while demonstrating, and his mother was not happy with him indulging himself in the demonstrations. However, he was dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement and continued to take part in the 1961 Freedom Rides.

Family and Personal Life

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John Lewis was a family man and was married to Lillian Lewis, who died in 2012. The couple had a son named John-Miles Lewis.

Family Information
Wife's/Spouse's NameLillian Miles (1968-2012)
Children/KidsYes (John-Miles Lewis)
Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating)N/A
Civil StatusWidower

Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts

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Full/Real NameJohn Robert Lewis
Gender (Biological)Male
Age (as of today)84 years
Date of BirthFebruary 21, 1940
Place of BirthTroy, Alabama, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Height1.75 m, 5 feet 9 inches
Weight93 kg, 205 lbs
Net Worth / Wealth$500 Thousand
OccupationCivil Rights Leader, Politician

Height, Weight, and Age

John Lewis' height is pretty average measuring 1.75 m. Boasting a weight of 93 kg. Being born on February 21, 1940, translates to an age of 84 years as of todays date (February 29, 2024).

Quotes

I say to people today, ‘You must be prepared if you believe in something. If you believe in something, you have to go for it. As individuals, we may not live to see the end.’

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I want to see young people in America feel the spirit of the 1960s and find a way to get in the way. To find a way to get in trouble. Good trouble, necessary trouble.

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Without prayer, without faith in the Almighty, the civil rights movement would have been like a bird without wings.

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We all live in the same house, we all must be part of the effort to hold down our little house. When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just… do something about it. Say something. Have the courage. Have the backbone. Get in the way. Walk with the wind. It’s all going to work out.

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The vote is precious. It’s almost sacred, so go out and vote like you never voted before.

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