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- This video provides a concise historical record of how the American political establishment views and memorializes a key figure of the civil rights movement.
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President Bill Clinton. It was because of that path >> that he had laid >> because of his courage, >> his audacity. >> That two decades later, a young black senator from Chicago Southside would even be taken seriously as a candidate for the presidential nomination. The last time he and I had a chance to visit in person, he was already ailing. It was getting difficult for him to stand, difficult for him to speak. Figured we'd just have a low-key visit. Maybe he needs some rest. And he starts coming up with this project and this initiative and issues I needed to look into. >> He uses gifts to influence generations, generations of Americans. Yes. >> And countless elected officials, including presidents, as you see here today. >> We did not always agree, but I'll tell you one thing. He made me a better president when I got in office because he was always pushing on things and he knew that change came from the outside in in the movements. ments for justice that have grown from the seed.
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Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton were among the dozens of speakers at a public memorial for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago. The event celebrated the civil rights leader’s commitment to public service and racial justice. #JesseJackson Read the story here: https://nyti.ms/4uhpM5g Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ---------- Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It's all the news that's fit to watch.