Claim Details

James Earl Jones was awarded the Lincoln Medal for his "exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage."

Checked on 2024-09-25

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Overall CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency 8.0
  • Relevance 9.8
  • Authority 8.4
  • Accuracy 9.4
  • Purpose 7.8
Sources:
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of James Earl Jones

One of the last times I was with James Earl Jones was at Ford’s Theatre ten years ago in Washington. He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about James Earl Jones receiving the Lincoln Medal.
  • Authority (9.0): The source is from the White House, which is a reputable and authoritative source.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the source is reliable, truthful, and correct.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it is a statement from President Joe Biden on the passing of James Earl Jones. However, it may contain some bias due to its political nature.
Statement on the Death of James Earl Jones

Statement on the Death of James Earl Jones. September 10, 2024. One of the last times I was with James Earl Jones was at Ford's Theatre ten years ago in Washington. He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage. I admired him for something else as well, something we both had in ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about James Earl Jones receiving the Lincoln Medal for his "exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage."
  • Authority (9.0): The source is from the presidency.ucsb.edu, which is a reputable and credible source.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided in the source is reliable, truthful, and correct.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the information is clear, but it may have some bias as it is a statement on the death of James Earl Jones.
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of James Earl Jones

One of the last times I was with James Earl Jones was at Ford’s Theatre ten years ago in Washington. He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage. I admired him for something else as well, something we both had in common—overcoming a childhood stutter

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent, but it might not be the most up-to-date information on James Earl Jones' life and achievements.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about James Earl Jones receiving the Lincoln Medal for his "exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage."
  • Authority (9.0): The source is a statement from President Joe Biden, who is a credible and authoritative figure in the political sphere. However, it may not be the most authoritative source for information about James Earl Jones' career or personal life.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The statement from President Biden is likely accurate, as it is a personal account of an event he attended. However, it may not provide comprehensive details about James Earl Jones' life or career.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the statement is clear, as it is a tribute to James Earl Jones. However, it may contain some bias due to the personal nature of the statement and the political context.
President Joe Biden Releases Statement On The Passing Of James Earl Jones

September 10, 2024. Associated Press, Richard Groves. THE LATEST: President Joe Biden releases statement on the Passing of James Earl Jones. One of the last times I was with James Earl Jones was at Ford’s Theatre ten years ago in Washington. He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments on film ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from September 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (9.0): The source directly relates to James Earl Jones and his achievements, including the Lincoln Medal.
  • Authority (7.0): The source is from an Associated Press article, which is a reputable news organization, but it does not specifically mention the author's expertise or qualifications.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The information provided seems reliable and correct, as it comes from a reputable news source.
  • Purpose (6.0): The purpose of the information is clear, but there might be some bias in the statement from President Joe Biden, as it is a personal tribute rather than a purely factual report.
Biden issues statement honoring actor James Earl Jones

“One of the last times I was with James Earl Jones was at Ford’s Theatre ten years ago in Washington,” the president said in the statement. “He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is recent and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about James Earl Jones receiving the Lincoln Medal.
  • Authority (8.0): The source is from a reputable news outlet, the Washington Examiner, which has a good reputation for accuracy and reliability.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The source provides a direct quote from President Joe Biden's statement honoring James Earl Jones, making it highly reliable and accurate.
  • Purpose (9.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it is a news article reporting on a statement by the President. However, it may have some bias due to the political nature of the source.
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