He would have regarded these as his true memorial. as indeed they are. It is. nevertheless. well to remind ourselves of the nature of this man and of the magnitude of his accomplishments. and to record* them for those who did not know Senator Jackson. that they might understand how he came to a place of such high standing in his colleagues. and his countrymens eyes. Born the son of Norwegian Immigrants. Scoop Jacksons life personified the glory and unlimited opportunity of the American experience. A man who worked to put himself through school. he rose purely on the merits of his own intelligence. diligence. and caring.
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