Jackson Says U.S. Falls Short of 'Dream'
Deseret News (Salt Lake City) › January 17, 2005
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JONESBORO, Ga. -- War, poverty, violence and social injustice are dampening Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as the nation celebrates the slain civil rights leader's birthday, the Rev. Jesse Jackson told a church gathering Sunday.
In a passionate speech at Dixon Grove Baptist Church in Jonesboro, south of King's native Atlanta, Jackson assailed the war in Iraq and insisted the gap between rich and poor in America is widening despite King's message of peace and equality.See the full content of this document
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Jackson Says U.S. Falls Short of 'Dream'
"It's easy to admire Dr. King," Jackson told the 650 people at the church. "It's a challenge t...
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