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RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF EMBRA JACKSON
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HON. TRENT KELLY
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Friday, August 13, 2021
Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and service of Embra Jackson, a member of the Montford Point Marines. Mr. Jackson fought bravely alongside twenty thousand African American men who joined the armed forces during World War II. Embra and countless other African American men served their country overseas while the fight for civil rights continued at home.
Embra completed basic training at Montford Point Camp, North Carolina, which remained segregated. He fought for the United States in the Pacific, and many of his fellow Marines continued their service through the wars in Korea and Vietnam.
The Montford Point veterans made an invaluable impact on the rich history of the Marine Corps. Their efforts at home and abroad aided President Truman in his 1948 decision to desegregate the military. After 64 years, the 112th Congress awarded the Montford Point Marines the Congressional Gold Medal for patriotism and distinguished achievement.
I am grateful for Embra Jackson's lifetime of service to this great nation and the United States Marine Corps.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 146
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