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“It is a historical error for those who were not there to just refer to August 28th as 'I Have a Dream' speech day. That is a real disservice to those who were there. It was a sad day. It was not a celebration environment.”

Quote by Jesse Jackson

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Jesse Jackson is an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, and politician, born on October 8, 1941. He is renowned for his pivotal role in the civil rights movement and his relentless pursuit of economic and social justice. more

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