Published: Mon, 12 Oct 2009
Description: (NECN/WSB) - There was a huge birthday celebration Sunday night for civil rights giant Dr. Joseph Lowery. Some big names came out for the tribute, which took place at Morehouse College. Lowery, who celebrated his 88th birthday, is known for...
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" A birthday tribute to a civil rights icon. The queen of soul Aretha Franklin led a long list celebrities honoring the life's work of reverend doctor Joseph. Republican referred to the sentiment that's. The ground -- it. But I was local talent. And -- taken from us. And he kept flying. Now it 88 years old doctor Lowery has witnessed many changes. From the march on Selma to the inauguration of president Barack Obama where allow re address the nation. This summer he was awarded the presidential medal of freedom."
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