Edward R. Roybal to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Edward R. Roybal, a Mexican American who, beginning in 1963, served thirty years as a U.S. Congressman representing California's 25th district, will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His daughter Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard will accept the award, the nation's highest civilian honor, at a White House ceremony November 24.

The CSRC is the custodian of the Edward R. Roybal Papers.

KPCC 89.3FM reported on the story on November 11, 2014. Listen to the story here.

An NBC News video of the November 24 ceremonies specifically featuring the Roybal presentation can be viewed here.