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#6 Saving Thousands: Jesse Jackson’s Heroic Efforts During the Armenian Genocide

#6 Saving Thousands: Jesse Jackson’s Heroic Efforts During the Armenian Genocide

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In this episode, we dive into the life of Jesse Benjamin Jackson, the U.S. consul who became a key witness to the horrors of the Armenian Genocide. Stationed in Aleppo during one of the darkest periods in history, Jackson documented the atrocities with chilling precision, estimating the deaths of over a million Armenians. His efforts went beyond reporting—he actively led a relief campaign, saving thousands of lives. Join us as we explore his powerful legacy, the courage he showed in the face of unimaginable suffering, and how his actions shaped humanitarian efforts in the aftermath.

More on Wikipedia here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_B._Jackson

Mitch Jackson, Esq.
https://mitch-jackson.com/humanity

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