1. Birthdate: February 21, 1940 By Michael Ryles
John Lewis
Birthdate: February 21, 1940 By
Michael Ryles

2. Early Life Born to sharecroppers, Willie Mae and Eddie Lewis
He had six brothers and two sisters
Married Lillian Miles in 1968 who later died in 2012
He has a son named John Miles by LilIian
Attended Pike County Training High School
He also went to American Baptist Seminary and Fisk University

3. What is he famous for? Civil Rights Movement
He helped to lead and organize the Freedom Riders
He received the Medal of Freedom from President Obama
He is one of only two people to ever be honored the with the Profile of Character Award by the John F Kennedy Library Foundation

4. Character Traits He is courageous He is very committed to his cause
He is a good person

5. Fun Facts John Lewis survived a tornado when he was four years old
He supported Hillary Clinton in the 2007 election campaign but later decided to support President Obama
He is the last living member of the “Big Six”
He is serving his 15th term in Congress