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Obama, Biden, Clinton honor Jesse Jackson at funeral service

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Updated March 6, 2026, 4:24 p.m. ET
Former vice president Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former president Bill Clinton, former president Barack Obama, former first lady Jill Biden and former president Joe Biden attend a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026. Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation's most influential Black voices, died peacefully on Feb. 17, 2026 at the age of 84. Jackson, a Baptist minister, had been a civil rights leader since the 1960s, when he marched with Martin Luther King Jr.
Former vice president Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former president Bill Clinton, former president Barack Obama, former first lady Jill Biden and former president Joe Biden attend a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026. Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation's most influential Black voices, died peacefully on Feb. 17, 2026 at the age of 84. Jackson, a Baptist minister, had been a civil rights leader since the 1960s, when he marched with Martin Luther King Jr.
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Former president Barack Obama speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
Former president Barack Obama speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
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People attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
People attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
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Jennifer Hudson performs at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
Jennifer Hudson performs at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
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Former vice president Kamala Harris speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
Former vice president Kamala Harris speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
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Former president Bill Clinton speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
Former president Bill Clinton speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
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Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
Rev. Al Sharpton speaks at a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
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Former President Joe Biden speaks during a memorial service to celebrate the life of the civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
Former President Joe Biden speaks during a memorial service to celebrate the life of the civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
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Former basketball player Isaiah Thomas speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago, Illinois, on March 6, 2026.
Former basketball player Isaiah Thomas speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago, Illinois, on March 6, 2026.
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Opal Staples performs at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
Opal Staples performs at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
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Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaks at a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
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Yusef Jackson, son of the late Rev. Jese Jackson, speaks during a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
Yusef Jackson, son of the late Rev. Jese Jackson, speaks during a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
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Former Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden arrive to attend a memorial service for late civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden arrive to attend a memorial service for late civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
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Former President Barack Obama arrives during a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
Former President Barack Obama arrives during a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
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Former President Bill Clinton arrives to attend a memorial service for late civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
Former President Bill Clinton arrives to attend a memorial service for late civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
Shannon Stapleton, REUTERS
Former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama arrive to attend a memorial service for late civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
Former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama arrive to attend a memorial service for late civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
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California governor Gavin Newsom attends a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
California governor Gavin Newsom attends a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
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Former President Barack Obama reacts on the day of a memorial service for late civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
Former President Barack Obama reacts on the day of a memorial service for late civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
Shannon Stapleton, REUTERS
Tyler Perry attends a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
Tyler Perry attends a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: People attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776467701 ORIG FILE ID: 2265113001
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 06: People attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776467701 ORIG FILE ID: 2265113001
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The remains of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson arrive during a Public Homecoming and celebration of life in Chicago, on March 6, 2026. Veteran civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation's most influential Black voices, died peacefully on Feb. 17, 2026 at the age of 84. Jackson, a Baptist minister, had been a civil rights leader since the 1960s, when he marched with Martin Luther King Jr.
The remains of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson arrive during a Public Homecoming and celebration of life in Chicago, on March 6, 2026. Veteran civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation's most influential Black voices, died peacefully on Feb. 17, 2026 at the age of 84. Jackson, a Baptist minister, had been a civil rights leader since the 1960s, when he marched with Martin Luther King Jr.
KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI, AFP Via Getty Images
Mourners wait in line outside the House of Hope arena before the start of a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson on March 6, 2026 in Chicago. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).
Mourners wait in line outside the House of Hope arena before the start of a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson on March 6, 2026 in Chicago. Jackson died on February 17, following a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).
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People wait to enter the venue of a memorial service for late civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
People wait to enter the venue of a memorial service for late civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, in Chicago, March 6, 2026.
Shannon Stapleton, REUTERS
Rev. Al Sharpton speaks with Jesse Jackson Jr. before the start of a celebration of life ceremony for Jackson's father, civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
Rev. Al Sharpton speaks with Jesse Jackson Jr. before the start of a celebration of life ceremony for Jackson's father, civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
Scott Olson, Getty Images
People attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
People attend a celebration of life service for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. at the House of Hope arena on March 6, 2026 in Chicago.
Scott Olson, Getty Images
People attend a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
People attend a public memorial service to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on March 6, 2026.
KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI, AFP Via Getty Images
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