The murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the activism of his grieving mother helped galvanize the civil rights movement in America.
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Biden to Name National Monument for Emmett Till and His Mother
The monument, expected to be established on Tuesday, will consist of three protected sites in Illinois and Mississippi.
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Congress Honors Emmett Till and His Mother With Gold Medal Vote
Emmett, whose killing shaped the civil rights movement, and Mamie Till-Mobley would posthumously receive the body’s highest civilian honor if President Biden signs the bill.