Friday morning during its 361st Commencement, Harvard gave Congressman John Lewis an honorary Doctor of Laws degree for his dedication to civil and human rights. He appears here with Causes contributor and Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp.
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Congratulations Congressman Lewis.
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I wish all of our elected officials would follow John Lewis' example. Congratulations Congressman Lewis. It is an honor that is well deserved. You are a true hero in every sense of the word.
Congratulations to Congressman Lewis!!
Conratulations and thank you
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