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MLK Remembered: Rep. John Lewis on Dr. King's funny side

Rep. John Lewis talks about Dr. Martin Luther King's sense of humor and genuine concern for his friends. (Video by Ryon Horne/AJC, Music by Matthew Head)
Jan 10, 2017

Most may know Dr. Martin Luther King for being a change-maker in the fight for civil and human rights, but according to Rep. John Lewis, Dr. King had a great sense of humor and genuine concern for his friends, too.

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In the video above, Lewis shares some of his favorite memories of Dr. King, including the time he helped Lewis pay for college.

“I will never forget it as long as I live,” Lewis said.

Watch the video above to hear more.

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