Medgar Evers Assassination: Civil Rights Leader Murdered in Jackson, Mississippi
Medgar Evers, a 37-year-old NAACP civil rights field secretary, was tragically assassinated on June 12, 1963, outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi. Evers, a leading figure in the fight for racial equality, was shot in the back by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith just hours after delivering a pivotal civil rights address by President John F. Kennedy. Despite immediate medical attention, Evers died within an hour of the attack.
Evers’ death shocked the nation and became a rallying point in the civil rights movement, highlighting the ongoing struggle against racial violence in the United States. His legacy continues to inspire efforts toward justice, equality, and civil rights reform.
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