On Thursday, January 14th, Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) joined NPR Online for a live internet chat. A civil rights pioneer and now a highly respected and outspoken member of the United States House of Representatives, Congressman Lewis is described as "one of the most courageous persons the civil rights movement ever produced." Representative Lewis answered chat visitor questions about his personal experiences with Dr. King and his impact on American culture and life. Read the chat transcript to learn more about Congressman Lewis and his role in history.

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