Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. was honored as he lay in state at the South Carolina State House, drawing crowds of mourners from across the state and beyond. The ceremony marked a historic moment, as Jackson became only the second Black individual to receive the honor at the Capitol.
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South Carolina Highway Patrol officers stand guard on either side of Rev. Jackson Sr.’s casket. Flags, wreaths and photographs surround the memorial in order to honor the late reverend.