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Rev. Jesse Jackson: Memorial Services Planned Across the Nation

2/26/2026

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Summary

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, died on February 17 at age 84.
In Chicago, Jackson will lie in state on February 26–27 at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
The People's Celebration is set for March 6 at House of Hope.
The memorial plan includes locations in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
A livestream will be available for public viewing.

History

Historical Context

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, marked a significant legislative victory against racial discrimination in the U.S. This landmark law built on earlier efforts, including the Civil Rights Act of 1960, and was propelled by civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Jesse Jackson, whose recent passing underscores the ongoing struggle for equality.

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Story summary

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, died on February 17 at age 84.
In Chicago, Jackson will lie in state on February 26–27 at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
The People's Celebration is set for March 6 at House of Hope.
The memorial plan includes locations in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
A livestream will be available for public viewing.

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