Honoring Civil Rights Hero Medgar Evers, Warrior for U.S.

Name: Honoring Civil Rights Hero Medgar Evers, Warrior for U.S.
Uploaded: 2013-06-06T00:12:52Z
Duration: P403S
Description: Nearly half a century since his murder, civil rights activist Medgar Evers was honored in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Gwen Ifill examines the life and legacy of Evers -- a World War II veteran and the NAACP's first field secretary in the South -- with Jerry Mitchell of The Clarion-Ledger newspaper.

Clip: 06/05/2013 | 6m 43s

Nearly half a century since his murder, civil rights activist Medgar Evers was honored in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Gwen Ifill examines the life and legacy of Evers -- a World War II veteran and the NAACP's first field secretary in the South -- with Jerry Mitchell of The Clarion-Ledger newspaper.

Aired: 06/05/13

Rating: NR

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