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Education | The Most Powerful Instrument

An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis.

Aired 03/25/2012 | Rating NR

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

Finding Your Roots

Education | The Most Powerful Instrument

Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis.

An introduction to the life and times of John Lewis-a leader of the African American civil rights movement in the 1960s who now maintains its legacy as a member of Congress.

Aired 03/25/2012 | Rating NR

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

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