Joe Wilson, U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 2nd district since 2001, marked April 14, 2026, with several public statements recognizing Holocaust remembrance and honoring individuals linked to World War II and justice.
On April 14, 2026, Wilson posted on his social media account: “On this solemn day, we come together to remember the 11 million victims of the Holocaust and honor the survivors and their stories. We commit ourselves to educating future generations and sharing the heartbreaking stories of courageous survivors, so that we may recognize and call https://t.co/3Fy3AgrRj9”.
Later that day, he highlighted a local veteran’s recognition by France: “I was honored to recognize 100-year-old Staff Sergeant Bruce Cook, a patriotic hero of Lexington, on his receipt of the French Legion of Honor medal for his invaluable contribution to victory in World War II. Also joining Staff Sgt. Cook and several members of his family in https://t.co/gJ1lnv4kaL” (April 14, 2026).
In another post from April 14, Wilson referenced legislative efforts related to Holocaust remembrance: “As the original co-lead of the legislation to recognize the tremendous life and accomplishments of Benjamin Berell Ferencz, I was grateful to have attended the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony to honor his fight for justice. I was joined by 30 Holocaust survivors, https://t.co/z33y7q2Y8u”.
Wilson has represented South Carolina’s 2nd District in Congress since replacing Floyd Spence in 2001. Before his tenure in Congress, he served in the South Carolina Senate from 1985 to 2001. Born in Charleston in 1947 and currently residing in Springdale at age 75, Wilson holds degrees from Washington and Lee University (BA) and the University of South Carolina (JD).
