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Jesse Clark White (born June 23, 1934) is an American educator, politician and former athlete from the State of Illinois. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 37th Secretary of State of Illinois from 1999 to 2023. He was the longest-serving American to hold this office.
Jesse White (born Jesse Marc Weidenfeld; January 3, 1917 – January 9, 1997) was an American actor who was best known for his portrayal as "Ol' Lonely" the repairman in Maytag television commercials from 1967 to 1988.
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7 de ene. de 2023 · CHICAGO — Jesse White tells a story about being a Black college student from Chicago, newly arrived in Alabama in the segregated South of the 1950s, and casually claiming an open seat near the...
14 de ene. de 2023 · In a state notorious for rough and tumble politics, Jesse White has had lasting appeal. NPR's Scott Simon talks with White, the longtime Illinois secretary of state who is retiring at the age...
19 de dic. de 2022 · Retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, the longest-serving and first African American in the post, shares his story of facing discrimination in sports and civil rights. He recalls his encounters with Martin Luther King, his mentor George Dunne, and his near-miss with the Cubs.
6 de ene. de 2023 · Jesse White, the longest-serving and first African American secretary of state in Illinois, is set to leave office on Monday. He reflects on his life, career, and achievements in politics, sports, and community service.
