Jesse Jackson returns to South Carolina to lie in state

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Jesse Jackson's final full honors in South Carolina — Recognition of his civil rights work and personal journey from segregation.
Return to Greenville where, in 1960, he couldn't enter the whites-only library branch — Symbolizing progress and the impact of civil rights efforts. Focusing on likely developments:
Increased attention to local civil rights landmarks and their historical significance.

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Civil rights leader will get final full honors from state where, in 1960, he led Black students into segregated libraryAfter a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev Jesse Jackson Sr is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina capitol on Monday.

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