Jesse Jackson Jr. timeline

Jesse Jackson Jr. is Born

Born Jesse Louis Jackson, Jr. on March 11, 1965, in Greenville, SC; son of Jesse Louis (famous civil rights activist) and Jacqueline (Davis)... Read more

The Jackson Children Introduce Jesse Jackson at the 1988 Democratic National Convention

And, bringing a tearful, cheering crowd to its feet, he finished with a sermon-like chant: ''Keep hope alive! Keep hope alive! Keep hope alive!''... Read more

Jesse Jackson Jr. Becomes National Field Director of the Rainbow Coalition

In 1993 Jackson became national field director for the Rainbow Coalition, a political action group founded by his father. He quickly restructured... Read more

Jesse Jackson Jr. Wins 2nd Congressional Seat

Jesse Jackson Jr., the 30-year-old son of the civil rights activist, will bring his famous name to Washington after trouncing Republican Thomas... Read more

"It's About the Money!: How You Can Get Out of Debt, Build Wealth, and Achieve Your Financial Dreams" is Published

Reverend Jesse Jackson and his congressman son form the most powerful one-two punch for human rights. In It's About the Money! they take that fight... Read more

Jesse Jackson Jr. Wins Reelection to the House of Representatives

Jackson won reelection in the 2000 House of Representatives elections by a 90–10 margin over Robert Gordon. Read more

"A More Perfect Union: Advancing New American Rights" is Published

In 2001, Jackson, Jr. authored A More Perfect Union: Advancing New American Rights, with his press secretary, Frank Watkins. The book outlines his... Read more

"Legal Lynching: The Death Penalty and America’s Future" is Published

In December 1999, [Jesse Jackson Jr.] co-authored It's About the Money: How You Can Get Out of Debt, Build Wealth, and Achieve Your Financial... Read more

Blagojevich Prosecutors look into Jesse Jackson Jr.'s alleged attempts to buy Senate seat

Federal authorities have questioned a former chief of staff to ex- Gov. Rod Blagojevich and other cooperating witnesses about an attempt by friends... Read more

House ethics panel delays Blagojevich Sentate seat probe of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.

As I've said from the beginning, I have done nothing wrong, nor have I been accused of doing anything wrong...Everyone knew that I was interested... Read more

Rod Blagojevich subpoenas US Rep Jesse Jackson, Jr.

If and when I am called, I will tell the truth and say under oath what I've said again and again since this shocking scandal first broke. I did... Read more

Rod Blagojevich's Chief of Staff Testifies That They Considered Oprah, Cheryle Jackson and Jesse Jackson Jr. as Potential Senate Appointees

She [Oprah] made Obama ... she's a Democrat. Read more

Jesse Jackson Jr. Fundraiser Testifies To Committing to Raising $1 Million for Rod Blagojevich in Exchange for Jackson Getting Senate Seat Appointment

The thing that's significant, Nayak says: 'I will raise $1 million for Blagojevich if he appoints you (Jackson) to the Senate seat.' Read more

Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Testify in Rod Blagojevich Corruption Retrial

Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel (Chicago’s new mayor) created a sort of media frenzy when... Read more