Jesse Jackson 1988 Democratic National Convention Speech - C-SPAN

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Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder Jesse Jackson spoke at the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta after losing the party's nomination to Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis. While endorsing Gov. Dukakis for president, Mr. Jackson told delegates that "the only time that we win is when we come together."

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1. Statement of President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the passing of Jesse Jackson

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2. Thanks so much!

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3. Statement of President Obama and Mrs. Obama on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson

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4. An earlier speech earned my vote for him that primary

I was happy to vote for him in the primary. He spoke about real things not slogans or empty promises. Maybe it was a debate or maybe it was a stump speech on CSPAN, don't recall.

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5. Kudos! I was not paying enough attention back then so I just voted for the Democratic candidate

Maybe Jesse Jackson stood a better chance.

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6. I voted for him in the pimary

He ran for our party nomination as a member and supporter