John Lewis was an American politician and civil rights activist who put his life on the line to lead countless protests for justice. Learn more in this clip from I Was There. | HISTORY

"We are all human, and we all must be involved in the problems and issues that confront our fellow human beings." –Rep. John Lewis Civil rights activist John Lewis is no stranger to taking a stand. His activism in the movement has extended from being a member of the “Big 6,” chairman of SNCC, one of the original Freedom Riders, and helping to organize the 1963 March on Washington. Lewis became nationally known during his prominent role in the March 1965 “Bloody Sunday” marches. Lewis led more th

“If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it.”–Rep. John Lewis Civil rights activist John Lewis is no stranger to taking a stand. His activism in the movement has extended from being a member of the “Big 6,” chairman of SNCC, one of the original Freedom Riders, and helping to organize the 1963 March on Washington. Lewis became nationally known during his prominent role in the March 1965 “Bloody Sunday” marches. Lewis led more t