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The Rev. Jesse Jackson's Family Reflects on His Life, Legacy

Clip: 2/26/2026 | 19m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

The civil rights icon died at 84 after battling a rare neurological disorder.

Mourners streamed through a Chicago auditorium Thursday to pay final respects to the Rev. Jesse Jackson as cross-country memorial services began in the city the late civil rights leader called home.

02/26/2026 | Rating NR

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson's Family Reflects on His Life, Legacy

Clip: 2/26/2026 | 19m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

Mourners streamed through a Chicago auditorium Thursday to pay final respects to the Rev. Jesse Jackson as cross-country memorial services began in the city the late civil rights leader called home.

02/26/2026 | Rating NR

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