Death Of John Lewis Sparks Renewed Calls To Rename Bridge After Him

The transcript discusses renewed efforts to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, after civil rights leader John Lewis. The bridge, currently named after a Confederate general and KKK leader, was the site of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march, known as Bloody Sunday, where peaceful protesters were attacked. A petition to rename the bridge has gained significant support, with over 450,000 signatures. US Representative Jim Clyburn is a prominent advocate for the change, highlighting the symbolic importance of honoring Lewis's legacy.

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