Jackson's talk before Emanuel inauguration in Chicago
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) (R) and talks with his wife, Chicago Ald. Sandi Jackson before Rahm Emanuel's inauguration as mayor of Chicago during an in inaugural ceremony at Millennium Park on May 16, 2011. Emanuel takes over for Richard M. Daley, who had served in the post since 1989. UPI/Brian Kersey
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