John Lewis Autographs
John Lewis was a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, known for his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolent resistance. Born on February 21, 1940, in Troy, Alabama, Lewis was influenced by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and the Baptist faith of his parents, which instilled in him a deep sense of social justice from an early age. After attending Fisk University, he became involved with the Civil Rights Movement, joining the Nashville Student Movement and participating in sit-ins to challenge the segregation of public spaces. His early activism laid the foundation for a lifelong dedication to civil rights and social justice.
In 1961, at the age of 21, Lewis became one of the founding members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), where he played a critical role in organizing voter registration drives and Freedom Rides aimed at desegregating interstate bus travel. Lewis’s courage was tested on the front lines during the Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965, particularly during the violent confrontation known as "Bloody Sunday," where he suffered a severe head injury while advocating for voting rights. This event drew national attention to the struggle for civil rights and directly contributed to the passage of the Voting Rights Act later that year, marking a significant victory for the movement.
Throughout his career, Lewis transitioned from grassroots activism to a prominent political leader, serving as a U.S. Congressman from Georgia's 5th congressional district for over three decades. His tenure in Congress was marked by a steadfast commitment to health care reform, education, and social equality, always advocating for the principles he fought for during the civil rights era. Lewis remained an influential voice for justice until his passing on July 17, 2020, leaving behind a powerful legacy that continues to inspire new generations in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality across the United States.
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Traded items with a signature of John Lewis
The most expensive item with a signature of John Lewis (John-Lewis SHONBORN (1852-1931) Signed - American Oil Canvas - CANYON AT SUNSET) was sold in May 2025 for $6,700.00 while the cheapest item (JOHN LEWIS The WIZ Card New York Mets SIGNED AUTOGRAPH!) found a new owner for $0.99 in December 2008. The month with the most items sold (22) was July 2020 with an average selling price of $201.25 for an autographed item of John Lewis. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2026 with $999.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $3.00 was April 2008. In average, an autographed item from John Lewis is worth $99.99.
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Latest News about John Lewis
Georgia voters choose interim successor to the late John Lewis (12/01/2020): The winner of the special election runoff Tuesday will serve for just a few weeks, filling the remainder of Lewis’s term, which ends Jan. 3. Rep.-elect Nikema Williams won the seat last month. Georgia voters head to the polls for special election to fill John Lewis’s seat (09/29/2020): Voters in the Atlanta-based district will select a candidate to serve in the late civil rights icon’s seat until January, when a new Congress is sworn in. What the White House says about civil rights is not what Trump says, again and a (08/04/2020): Asked about John Lewis, Trump complained that the civil rights leader skipped his inauguration. 
Three presidents embrace the struggle for rights. Trump suggests postponing the (07/30/2020): As John Lewis is laid to rest, national leaders, past and present, offered sharply different views of America. John Lewis channeled his experience as a target of racism to champion all sorts (07/27/2020): His advocacy went beyond issues directly affecting black Americans.
Older News Stories about John Lewis
Rep. John Lewis, of Georgia, says he has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer (12/2019): The Democrat from Georgia said he planned to fight the disease, which has a five-year survival rate of 1 percent.
