Richard_Daley - Richard Daley and Jesse Jackson clasp hands prior to the opening of the Black Expo at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago.

Richard Daley and Jesse Jackson clasp hands prior to the opening of the Black Expo at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago.

Chicago,IL September 29, 1971 --- Mayor Richard Daley and the Reverend Jesse Jackson (R), national director of Operation Breadbasket, clasp hands in greeting 9/29/1971 prior to the opening of the Black Expo at the International Amphitheatre. More than 500 black and minority businesses from 23 states will have exhibits on display during the exposition. (UPI Photo)


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