| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 18, 2026, 2:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 18, 2026, 2:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/18/rev-jesse-jackson-what-to-know/ |
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The [ Rev. Jesse L. Jackson died ][14] on Tuesday. He was 84.
Here’s what to know about the Chicago-based Baptist minister, political figure
and two-time presidential candidate whose soaring oratory made him a central
figure in the Civil Rights Movement and national politics for more than six
decad...