Emmett Kelly Museum Announces Petition to Nominate Emmett Leo Kelly, Sr.
Petition 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, the Congressional Gold Medal & the Presidential Medal of Freedom
SEDAN, Kan., March 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For demonstrating the finest qualities of our country and bringing memorial performances through entertainment that has brought joy to millions of Americans,
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 (1937, 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,
Also, for the numerous firsts, he contributed to the art of Clowning worldwide.
Excerpt from Full Version - "Emmett Leo Kelly, Sr, was born in Sedan, Kansas, December 9, 1898, to immigrant parents, Thomas Kelly and Mollie Schmick Kelly. Emmett remembered as the World Famous Circus Clown, "Weary Willie", of which he was the first pantomime, Hobo, Tramp Clown which in turn developed into a new category for Clowning."
This petition is available March 1 - 30, 2019.
An online petition link is posted and available on the Emmett Kelly Historical Museum website, where the Full Petition version can be read, Sign and "Like" on Facebook, or directly on [iPetitions.com.
A minimum of 100,000 signatures via paper locally or 100,000+ online USA signatures are required. Participation worldwide is welcome.
The goal is to collect 250,000 signatures.
Petition results will be gathered and forwarded to the Kansas district US Congressman Ron Estes and The White House for consideration and implementation.
Help make history! Encourage others to sign the petition and forward the petition link online to friends and family. Additionally, contact US Congressman, US Senators, and the White House and ask for support of this nomination.
Emmett Kelly Historical Museum (aka. Emmett Kelly Museum)
202 E. Main
Sedan, Kansas 67361
SOURCE Emmett Kelly Historical Museum
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