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mention crime infested) rather than falsely complaining about the election results. All talk, talk, talk - no action or results. Sad!

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Lewis introduced the original legislation to found the Smithsonian museum in 1988, and then fought for 15 years until the proposal was signed into law by President George W. Bush. He is also featured prominently in the museum's exhibits, including in photos of him speaking at the 1963 March on Washington upon his arrest during the Freedom Rides for civil rights in 1961.

ABC has reached out to the Smithsonian and the Trump transition team for comment.

This story has been updated since its original publication to reflect the change in plans for visiting the African American museum.

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