(Medgar) Evers nominated for Presidential Medal of Freedom

[babylonsister]

http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/journeytojustice/2016/11/04/medgar-evers-nominated-presidential-medal-of-freedom/93307618/


Evers nominated for Presidential Medal of Freedom
Journey To Justice
Jerry Mitchell , The Clarion-Ledger 7:13 p.m. CDT November 4, 2016


Medgar Evers, captured in this painting by Jason Bouldin


Medgar Evers, captured in this painting by Jason Bouldin, has been recommended to President Obama to receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Photo: The University of Mississippi)

The entire Mississippi congressional delegation has nominated slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers for the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Evers was assassinated outside his Jackson home on June 12, 1963, just hours after President John F. Kennedy delivered his first civil rights address to the nation.

U.S. Sens. Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker and Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, Gregg Harper, Steven Palazzo and Trent Kelly wrote President Obama, saying: “Mr. Evers dedicated his life to the defense of civil rights in Mississippi and the United States … His leadership, dedication and sacrifice continue to inspire many Americans and have enhanced freedom for all of humankind.”

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http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/journeytojustice/2016/11/04/medgar-evers-nominated-presidential-medal-of-freedom/93307618/

[panader0]

1. I just finished wtching "Ghosts of Mississippi"

about the trial of Brian de la Beckwith, the assassin.
Medgar Evers has every right to receive the PMoF and I know Obama
wants to award it. His wife Myrlie is still with us.

[babylonsister]

2. Yes, agreed, he does deserve it. He gave

his life for the cause of civil rights.

[Tactical Peek]

3. Kick.