Veterans of the movement trained newcomers in the tactics of non-violence the right way to protect yourself when attacked. Young folks with bedrolls and backpacks were milling about. ![]() Now, I have to imagine that when a younger John Lewis woke up that morning fifty years ago and made his way to Brown Chapel, heroics were not on his mind. It is a rare honor in this life to follow one of your heroes. ![]() Here is the full text of Saturday’s speech, as prepared for delivery. President Obama spoke before thousands on Saturday during a commemorative ceremony for the 50th anniversary of the events of “Bloody Sunday” when over 600 non-violent protesters were attacked by Alabama state troopers as they attempted to march from Selma to Montgomery for voting rights.
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