Lowery (1925-2013) was a founding member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
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February 16, 1925, Memphis, TN
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September 26, 2013 (age 86), Atlanta, GA
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Joseph Echols Lowery (m. 1950 -2013)
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Co-founder of SCLC
Delivered benediction at inauguration
of the 44th President, Barack Obama
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*some sources say April 6, 1845
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