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Excerpt: USA - Visit of Rev. Jesse Jackson
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File relates to Jesse Jackson’s visit to Britain, including Tottenham, upon Bernie Grant’s personal request. Includes correspondence, itinerary and press coverage re Jesse Jackson’s visit. Note letter of thanks to Jesse Jackson from Bernie and Sharon Grant re the success of his visit. Refers to the origins of the Rainbow Coalition UK origins.

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