Jackson, Jesse Sr.
1941- · Contribution: 1984-1988
Law & Civil Rights
Ran two of the most successful Black presidential campaigns in American history before Barack Obama, winning multiple state primaries in 1984 and 1988
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1941-
- Category
- Law & Civil Rights
Impact on the world
Jackson proved a Black candidate could compete seriously for the presidency, mobilizing millions of new voters and reshaping the Democratic coalition.
Sources
- Britannica
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