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First in a series photo galleries of historical landmarks in Jackson, MS.
"Medgar Evers was born near Decater, Mississippi in 1925, and lived there until he was …
"He became the NAACP’s first full time state field secretary in 1954, monitoring, collecting and …
"Tragically, his life was cut short when he was gunned down the in the driveway …
Medgar Evers' back yard.
The sticker on the bottom left windowpane is where the assassin's bullet hit after passing …
Front of the house. The bullet hit the bottom left-hand windowpane.
After Mr. Evers was critically wounded on the right side of the driveway, near the …
This is most likely the position where Mr. Evers was standing when the assassin's bullet …
The plaque that rests on the outside of the wall.
"The gifts of God should be enjoyed by all citizens in Mississippi." - Medgar Evers.
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