TAPPER: Welcome back to THE LEAD. Big news in the Pop Culture Lead today, a sequel to an American classic, it has been 55 years since Harper Lee published "To Kill A Mockingbird." The novel was Lee's first book. It earned her a Pulitzer Prize and inspired an Oscar winning film. And now the 88-year-old plans to publish her second novel. This one is called "Go Set A Watchman." Lee actually finished it in the 1950s, but she set it aside. This one profiles "Scout," Lee's main character in her first book. Now she is a young woman returning to her hometown in Alabama. Readers will get flash backs of her childhood. The manuscript was rediscovered just last year and you can line up for Harper Lee's new book, July 14th. I'll be there. Now, will the real inglorious bastards please stand up? Just about an hour ago, Congress honored one of the deadliest commando units in the American military. These are members of the Devil's Brigade who inspired the Hollywood movie. Today's surviving members were awarded the congressional gold medal. Americans and Canadians made up this group. This elite team was the first special service force. During World War II, they would paint their faces black with boot polish and sneak up on enemies in the dark of night. The Devil Brigade helped liberate Rome and France. They captured thousands of prisoners and most of all they never failed a mission. That's it for THE LEAD. I'm Jake Tapper. Right now, I turn you over to Wolf Blitzer in "THE SITUATION ROOM" -- Mr. Blitzer.
Harper Lee Releasing Second Novel Ever