Civil Rights Titan Jesse Jackson Dies at 84 Following Health Battle

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Reverend Jesse Jackson, a monumental figure in the civil rights movement and former presidential candidate, passed away at 84 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.A protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., Jesse Jackson founded the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and significantly influenced the US political landscape during his 1980s campaigns.Beyond his domestic activism, he served as a diplomat under Bill Clinton and helped secure the release of American citizens held captive in Syria.Tributes from across the political spectrum, including from Al Sharpton and Donald Trump, have honored his legacy as a bridge between King and Barack Obama.
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