ORG XMIT: JG 42023 JohnLewis 6/20/12 10:27:48 AM -- Washington, DC, U.S.A -- Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., wrote new book,"Across that Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change." -- Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., walks along the outside balcony of his office in the Cannon Building in Washington, DC. Lewis, a former Freedom Rider and the last surviving major organizer of the March on Washington, recalls the days when he and his contemporaries would dress in suits and ties for demonstrations,determine themselves to practice non violence and come prepared for jail (with paper bag that included toothbrush and a piece of fruit). The book and Lewis' advice that today's protesters (i.e. the Occupy movement) focus more on their goals. -- Photo by Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Staff [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
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