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american history, watching congressman john lewis, who s very personal courage and sack railway sacrifice 50 years ago made possible the election of president barack obama. both spoke at the foot of the pettus bridge and their words moved many to tears. it s a reminder that history is not past the struggle continues. in just a few hours thousands are expected to march across that same bridge once again, taking up the ongoing effort to ensure that american democracy is as real in practice as it is in principle. this morning we ll reflect on the president s speech and look ahead to the reason for today s march. i ll be joined by some of those charged with extending the legacy of selma, including the naacp s cornell brooks and the secretary of housing and urban development, huljulian castro. these are ongoing struggles. adds you mentioned, people from around the country are in selma today to make the same journey activists took in 1965 when they were attacked tear gass ....

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