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Nelson Mandela and Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., forged a strong friendship when the two met in Chicago for Mandela's one and only visit their.

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Mandela’s Chicago Visit: A Lasting Impression

The impact of former South African President Nelson Mandela’s visit to Chicago in the summer of 1993 still resonates with citizens here and most certainly with those who met directly with him including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., U.S. Congressman Bobby Rush, and former Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.