Statement by the President on the Death of John Doar

(Before It's News)

Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of John Doar, one of the bravest American lawyers of his or any era. As the face of the Justice Department in the segregated South, John escorted James Meredith to the University of Mississippi. He walked alongside the Selma-to-Montgomery March. He laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. Time and time again, John put his life on the line to make real our country’s promise of equal rights for all. Without John’s courage and perseverance, Michelle and I might not be where we are today, and our thoughts and prayers are with his children, his grandchildren, and all those who loved and admired him.

Source:

• President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Germany to Attend the Organization for Security and Cooperation in…
• FACT SHEET: Leading the Fight Against Corruption and Bribery
• FACT SHEET: APEC Leaders Agree on Actions to Promote Regional Economic Integration and Trade
• FACT SHEET: Fulfilling Leaders’ Instructions on Quality in Higher Education
• FACT SHEET: Promoting Energy Security and Clean, Efficient, and Sustainable Energy Development in the APEC Region
• FACT SHEET: APEC Breaks Down Barriers to Women’s Economic Participation
• FACT SHEET: Key Infrastructure Initiatives Supporting U.S. Economic Priorities Work in the G20 and APEC
• FACT SHEET: APEC Leaders Commit to Protect the Environment
• FACT SHEET: APEC Efforts to Support Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, and Resilience
• FACT SHEET: 22nd Annual APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting