Who delivered the presidential nomination speech for Jesse Jackson in 1984?
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Marion Barry
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Answer
Marion Barry, the mayor of Washington, D.C. at the time, delivered the presidential nomination speech for Jesse Jackson at the 1984 Democratic National Convention. Barry was a staunch supporter of Jackson and played a key role in his campaign, helping to secure his nomination as the Democratic Party's candidate for president in the 1984 presidential election.
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