marian anderson, nina simone and tony bennett, james baldwin, joan baez, harry belafonte, peter paul and mary. [laughter] congressman lewis: these are just a few of the many, many artist who provided the anthem of a movement, who translated our feelings into literature and recorded our pain and progress. so tonight, i join our friends and colleagues in thanking you for continuing the ongoing struggle to redeem the soul of america. [applause] congressman lewis: mr. miranda, we are in history to shape, to inform, to inspire, and to move our people. your play in the heights gave voice to immigrants, to love, and to the american dream. through "hamilton," lin-manuel, you have inspired hundreds of thousands of people to be brave and courageous, to getting trouble,e, good necessary trouble, and i say, thank you. every day, you move the souls of men and women, the young and old, and people of all races and regions. lin-manuel, you are so young. [laughter] congressman lewis: so gifted and so talented. i know in my heart of hearts that your work and wisdom will inspire generations unborn. i h