U2 Events: Bono Honored by National Civil Rights Museum

Bono given Freedom Award
October 18, 2004, National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, TN

Bono and U.S. Representative John Lewis of Georgia were honored with Freedom Awards from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis on October 18, 2004.

The day began with a public forum where Bono and Lewis spoke with hundreds of students. "We've got a whole lot of marching to do," Bono said. "This is the generation. This is the time. Memphis, I believe in you."

Later, Bono toured the Lorraine Motel, which is attached to the museum and is the site of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination in 1968. It was then on to a press conference before the day concluded with the banquet and awards ceremony honoring Bono and Rep. Lewis.

@U2's Michelle Watson was on hand to photograph and report on the event for @U2.

Photos

• Bono speaks during the public forum
• Bono speaks during the public forum
• Bono and Rep. Lewis pose for photos after the public forum
• Bono and Rep. Lewis take questions during the press conference
• Bono gives the "peace" sign during the press conference
• Bono, wife Ali, Rep. Lewis and others stand on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated
• Bono, wife Ali, Rep. Lewis and others stand on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated (diff. shot)
• Bono speaks during the Freedom Award ceremony
• Bono speaks during the Freedom Award ceremony

  Larger versions of these photos are available to members of @U2's Flickr group.

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