Leaders Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

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Leaders Honor Jesse Jackson at Chicago Memorial

Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader, died recently at age 84. His memorial took place on Friday in Chicago, United States.

Friday's memorial was the final event after two weeks of services. Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton attended.

Joe Biden also came to the service. Kamala Harris, a former vice president, also attended.

Speakers called Jackson a champion for poor people. Obama said Jackson stepped forward again and again.

Klear Note — Jesse Jackson was a major civil rights leader who fought for Black Americans and poor people. His death marks the end of an important era in American history.

Key Terms 2

civil rights leader: someone who fought for equal rights for all people
memorial: a gathering to honor and remember someone who has died

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