Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. and his son Jesse Jackson, Jr. have been an active part of the Democratic party – and American political life – for more than half a century. But has their dynasty come to a close?
Jesse Jackson, Sr.
Born: 1941
Grew up: In South Carolina.
Schooling: A racially segregated high school. He became student class president.
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Jesse Jackson, Jr.
Born: 1965
Grew Up: In South Shore on Chicago's west side
Schooling: Le Mans Military Academy and St. Albans School in Washington D.C. He wrote that he struggled academically in school because of his ADHD, but did well in sports.
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