Congress finally stopped dragging their feet and officially recognized the legacy of Emmett Leo Kelly Sr. It is about time they honored a man who brought such courage and humanity to the world. We forced them to pay attention and now we keep watch to ensure this tribute is properly …
April 23, 2020
To Nominate, Emmett Leo Kelly Sr., For the Congressional Gold Medal & the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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To the United States Congress and the President of the United States,
To Nominate, Emmett Leo Kelly Sr. (December 9, 1898 - March 20, 1979), to
receive posthumously, Congressional Gold Medal & the Presidential Medal of Freedom,
For demonstrating the finest qualities of our country and bringing memorial performances through entertainment that has brought joy to millions of Americans and,
As an emissary through entertainment to Kings and Queens and Heads of state of Foreign countries, such as the Queen of Spain, Halie Selassie, Winston Churchill and others. Bringing joy to millions of their citizens before the invasion of the Nazi forces into European countries at the onset of WWII (1938 & 1939),
For his humanitarian acts of comforting passengers and autographing a ship’s menu for a lady while returning from pre-WWII Europe on the passenger ship SS President Roosevelt in August of 1939,
For his acts of courage during July 6, 1944, Hartford Circus Fire in Hartford, Connecticut, by carrying buckets of water to put out fires and for caring for and helping panicked audience members, mostly women, and children,
And for the numerous firsts, he contributed to the art of Clowning worldwide.
We the undersigned via paper petition and online petitions do hereby request the United States Congress and the President of the United States to honor Emmett Leo Kelly Sr. posthumously with the Congressional Gold Medal & the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 16, 2020
April 24, 2019
The momentum behind this push to honor Emmett Kelly Sr. proves that history cannot ignore a man who showed such incredible courage during the Hartford fire. We are building a force that Congress and the President will be unable to dismiss much longer.
Reached 100 supporters
March 3, 2019
6 Comments
About time he gets some credit. A true artist and a wonderful human being.
My grandfather saw him perform in the 40s. He said he was the only clown he ever actually liked. Give this man his medal already!
Such a sweet story about the ship menu. Emmett was a classy guy who brought real joy to the world.
He saved lives at the circus fire when everyone else was running. Absolute hero.
LEGEND. He is a true hero for what he did in Hartford. We dont have enough people like him these days.
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Congress finally stopped dragging their feet and officially recognized the legacy of Emmett Leo Kelly Sr. It is about time they honored a man who brought such courage and humanity to the world. We forced them to pay attention and now we keep watch to ensure this tribute is properly …
April 23, 2020
To Nominate, Emmett Leo Kelly Sr., For the Congressional Gold Medal & the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Final supporters
To the United States Congress and the President of the United States,
To Nominate, Emmett Leo Kelly Sr. (December 9, 1898 - March 20, 1979), to
receive posthumously, Congressional Gold Medal & the Presidential Medal of Freedom,
For demonstrating the finest qualities of our country and bringing memorial performances through entertainment that has brought joy to millions of Americans and,
As an emissary through entertainment to Kings and Queens and Heads of state of Foreign countries, such as the Queen of Spain, Halie Selassie, Winston Churchill and others. Bringing joy to millions of their citizens before the invasion of the Nazi forces into European countries at the onset of WWII (1938 & 1939),
For his humanitarian acts of comforting passengers and autographing a ship’s menu for a lady while returning from pre-WWII Europe on the passenger ship SS President Roosevelt in August of 1939,
For his acts of courage during July 6, 1944, Hartford Circus Fire in Hartford, Connecticut, by carrying buckets of water to put out fires and for caring for and helping panicked audience members, mostly women, and children,
And for the numerous firsts, he contributed to the art of Clowning worldwide.
We the undersigned via paper petition and online petitions do hereby request the United States Congress and the President of the United States to honor Emmett Leo Kelly Sr. posthumously with the Congressional Gold Medal & the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 16, 2020
April 24, 2019
The momentum behind this push to honor Emmett Kelly Sr. proves that history cannot ignore a man who showed such incredible courage during the Hartford fire. We are building a force that Congress and the President will be unable to dismiss much longer.
Reached 100 supporters
March 3, 2019
6 Comments
Weary Willie is an american icon. He helped so many people during that horrible fire and deserves to be recognized for his bravery.
About time he gets some credit. A true artist and a wonderful human being.
My grandfather saw him perform in the 40s. He said he was the only clown he ever actually liked. Give this man his medal already!
Such a sweet story about the ship menu. Emmett was a classy guy who brought real joy to the world.
He saved lives at the circus fire when everyone else was running. Absolute hero.
LEGEND. He is a true hero for what he did in Hartford. We dont have enough people like him these days.
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Weary Willie is an american icon. He helped so many people during that horrible fire and deserves to be recognized for his bravery.