Mural honors John Lewis

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Mural honors John Lewis

A mural honoring U.S. Rep.John Lewis (D-Georgia) was dedicated Friday, Aug. 24, on the west side of the Renaissance Walk at the corner of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive N.E., and Auburn Avenue.

Lewis (center in white coat), poses for a photograph with officials and students from Imhotep Academy in front of the mural. On this wall is written a portion of Lewis' speech from the March on Washington on August 28, 1963.

Artist Sean Schwab speaks during the dedication of his mural.

John Lewis greets 8th grade students from Imhotop Academy in Atlanta.

Spectators gather and listen to the speech by John Lewis.

Lewis speaks Friday in front of the mural.

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A mural honoring U.S. Rep.John Lewis (D-Georgia) was dedicated Friday, Aug. 24, on the west side of the Renaissance Walk at the corner of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive N.E., and Auburn Avenue.

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