USCHS Awards 2014 Freedom Award: Congressman John Lewis

On the evening of November 19, in National Statuary Hall, U.S. Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society gathered to present the 2014 Freedom Award to Congressman John Lewis in recognition of his outstanding contributions to revitalizing America’s democratic system. The U.S. Capitol Historical Society annually recognizes individuals that have advanced greater public understanding and appreciation […]

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