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The crown jewel of Dr. King`s movement was to protect the right to vote for all citizens.

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Jesse Jackson
Age: 83
Born: 1941
Born: October 8
Activist
Civil Rights Advocate
Human Rights Activist
Pastor
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Greenville
South Carolina
Jesse Jackson
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Jesse Louis Jackson
Sr.
Jesse Louis Jackson
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I've paid my dues. I've earned your votes. Send me.
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