Medgar Evers, a World War II veteran and civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1963, is posthumously honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson and other officials commend Evers' legacy and bravery in fighting for equality and justice.
Pres. Biden announces prominent civil rights activist Medgar Evers as a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Freedom. "A patriot that was gunned down by the poison of white supremacy, but his spirit endures." https://t.co/ZrEArqURkS https://t.co/8ddiyT1110
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson was little when civil rights leader Medgar Evers died in 1963. However, Evers' legacy had a lasting impact on Thompson as President Biden posthumously awarded Evers the Presidential Medal of Freedom. https://t.co/gS0va06Jad
Hard to think of a human more deserving of the Presidential Medal of Freedom than Medgar Evers, who stood up to bullies & vitriolic Jim Crow racism to fight for voting rights, equity in housing, jobs, and access to education. A coward ended Evers’ life as a husband, father,… https://t.co/0W1qh7H0aM
Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Statement Preceding Attendance to White House Ceremony Posthumously Honoring Medgar Wiley Evers with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Read More: https://t.co/cOsEiKGMxX https://t.co/SEoG1RdDLu
"It is with reverence for freedom and respect for all who have received it that I am deeply honored and forever grateful." https://t.co/tscpQKl2ks
I am thrilled to see Medgar Evers honored as one of the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His legacy is now permanently etched in the depths of history. https://t.co/b3I70CdhOx
I am thrilled to see Medgar Evers' legacy honored as one of the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His legacy is now permanently etched in the depths history. https://t.co/b3I70CdhOx
Medgar Evers, who is already remembered for his pursuit of equality & justice as part of the civil rights movement, now joins a most distinguished group of Americans who are forever singled out for their life’s work. I applaud the award of this Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Today, Medgar Evers will be posthumously receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Evers, a World War II veteran & civil rights leader, was assassinated on June 12, 1963, in the driveway of his home in Jackson, MS. More from Mississippi's delegation: https://t.co/2FZ4QFS6D8 https://t.co/RO4ZhdC3F5
Congressman Bennie G. Thompson to attend White House Ceremony Posthumously Honoring Medgar Wiley Evers with the Presidential Medal of Freedom https://t.co/qDzIlJJkcI