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'Testing the Law'
U.S. Rep. John Lewis discusses preparing for the first Freedom Ride. Rev. Benjamin Cox, also a Freedom Rider, and John Seigenthaler, a Justice Department aide, recall the role of the press in providing safety for the group. (Warning: This video includes racial slurs that may be disturbing to viewers.)
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Topic(s)
- Civil Rights
- Journalism
