Jesse Jackson (state legislator)
Jesse Jackson Sr. is an American former politician. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1981 to 1983.[1] He was a Republican.[2]
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Jackson moved with his family to Chicago where he graduated from DuSable High School in 1942. Before becoming state legislator, he was a grocer and auto parts salesman.[1] After his business career, he worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation. As a state representative, he supported legislation for vaccine injury awards and small business development.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Williams, Erma Brooks (November 8, 2008). Political Empowerment of Illinois' African-American State Lawmakers from 1877 to 2005. University Press of America. ISBN 9780761840183 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Blue Book of the State of Illinois". The Secretary. November 8, 1981 – via Google Books.