Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an American icon and celebrated Arkansan, John Harold Johnson. Born in Arkansas City, Arkansas, in 1918, Mr. Johnson persevered through poverty and graduated high school with honors before attending the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. In 1942, he founded the Johnson Publishing Company, which published Ebony and Jet, two of the defining magazines of the late 20th century. Mr. Johnson's Ebony coverage of the Little Rock Nine in 1957 projected the crisis into the public eye, making him a critical figure in the civil rights movement. A member of the Forbes 400, Mr. Johnson was a terrific entrepreneur and executive. In 1996, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Bill Clinton for his work toward achieving equality. This Black History Month, I am proud to honor Mr. Johnson's enduring legacy and indelible impact on the State of Arkansas. ____________________”