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Jesse Jackson was with Martin Luther King Jr. during Memphis assassination. Their shared path and legacy

Jackson worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and was present at his assassination in 1968.

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What did Martin Luther King think of Jesse Jackson? The off and on relationship between MLK and his protégé

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Rev. Jesse Jackson remembers the assassination of MLK Jr.

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Jesse Jackson: A Life in Pictures

The civil rights leader was one of the country’s most influential Black figures.

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Barack Obama pays tribute to 'true giant' as Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

Smithsonian Magazine · 13h

Jesse Jackson Witnessed Martin Luther King Jr.’s Assassination. Here’s How He Carried the Torch for the Civil Rights Movement Into the Future

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Jesse Jackson Dies: Civil Rights Activist & Former Presidential Candidate Was 84

“His unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and human rights helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity,” the statement read.

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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84

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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

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Rev. Jesse Jackson’s lasting connection with Memphis’ journey

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In light of tragedy, if there was one city that held a sacred place in the heart and soul of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, it was Memphis, Tennessee. Rev. Jackson was here with Martin Luther King Jr.

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Teens are marching 50 miles to Memphis to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

(CNN) — Six teenagers are walking to Memphis, Tennessee, on a symbolic journey to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights hero who was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, on April 4, 1968. Their march, which started on Highway ...