District of Columbia Shadow Senator
Jesse Jackson announced that he would be a candidate for “shadow” senator for the District of Columbia. That meant if the district was grant… read more
Jesse Jackson announced that he would be a candidate for “shadow” senator for the District of Columbia. That meant if the district was granted statehood and if Rev. Jackson won a scheduled fall election, he would serve as one of the new state’s two senators. close
People in this video
- Josephine Butler President Citizens for D.C. Statehood
- William Lightfoot Member District of Columbia->City Council
- Maurrow Montoya President Gertrude Stein Democratic Club
- Ron Richardson President Hotel and Motel Association of D.C.
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