Medgar Wiley Evers (July 2, 1925 – June 12, 1963) was an African American civil rights activist from Mississippi involved in efforts to overturn segregation at the University of Mississippi. He became active in the civil rights movement after returning from overseas service in World War II and completing secondary education; he became a field secretary for the NAACP.
Evers was assassinated by White Citizens' Council member Byron De La Beckwith and, as a former serviceman, was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.[2][3] His murder and the resulting trials inspired protests, as well as numerous works of music, film and other art.
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