US EditionGun Used in Emmett Till's Lynching Is Displayed in a Museum 70 Years After His Murder
The museum's acquisition of the murder weapon underscores ongoing efforts to preserve civil rights history, with $90 million invested in Mississippi's Two Mississippi Museums, officials said.
- The.45-Caliber pistol used in the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till was unveiled at a museum in Mississippi, marking the 70th anniversary of his murder.
- Till was abducted and killed by white men John William Milam and Roy Bryant after being accused of whistling at a white woman, in a pivotal event for the Civil Rights Movement.
- The museum director hopes the anniversary will inspire people to reflect on how Till's story has impacted societal progress towards racial equality.
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Gun used in murder of Emmett Till acquired by Mississippi museum 70 years after his death
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced that the gun used in the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till had been acquired 70 years after he was tragically killed. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The .45-caliber pistol and its holster were unveiled during a news conference Thursday, which marks the anniversary of Till's d…
Gun used in murder of Emmett Till on display at Two Mississippi Museums
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced that the gun used in the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the weapon’s holster have been acquired. The gun and holster are now on display at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. The announcement was made on the 70th anniversary of Till's murder. Leaders, family mark 70th anniversary of Emmett Till’s murder According to MD…
The Long Journey to Preserve Emmett Till’s Story, 70 Years After His Lynching
At about 9 a.m. local time on Thursday, the Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. arrived by train in Greenwood, Mississippi. He traveled for nearly 13 hours from Chicago aboard the Amtrak City of New Orleans. This first-of-its-kind commemorative ride was done to honor the life of his cousin and best friend, Emmett Till. Parker and Till made the same journey 70 years ago this month. But back then, their trip, which was supposed to be a joyous reunion with fam…
Gun used in Emmett Till's lynching is displayed in museum 70 years after his murder
The gun used in the lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till is now on display for the public to see, 70 years after the killing.The Mississippi Department of Archives and History unveiled the .45-caliber pistol and its holster during a news conference Thursday, which is the 70th anniversary of Till's murder.
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