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In reply to the discussion: Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, dies at 84 [View all]hamsterjill
(17,256 posts)16. The end of an era.
Thank you, Rev. Jackson, for trying so hard. May you be at peace.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, dies at 84 [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Tuesday
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"The good Jesse" as our family called him. I never met him, but my father marched with
FailureToCommunicate
Tuesday
#14
Oh I know. Rev. Jackson's 1984 campaign was my first political candidate donation when he ran for President
BumRushDaShow
Tuesday
#24
I was a Teamster on strike - Jesse came and encouraged us. I voted for each of his Presidential campaigns.
NBachers
Tuesday
#20
Not unlike other peace activists the government and media treated him unfairly. He kept on regardless.
twodogsbarking
Tuesday
#34
I so hate it so much it when one of our old friends in the DU world dies, yet Orange Julius Caesar lives on.
generalbetrayus
Tuesday
#46
Statement of President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the passing of Jesse Jackson
LetMyPeopleVote
Tuesday
#77
Statement of President Obama and Mrs. Obama on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson
LetMyPeopleVote
Tuesday
#79