(19 Jul 1988) Jesse Jackson brought his 1988 presidential campaign to an emotioncharged convention climax, summoning Democrats to stand united against the Republicans. Jackson offered praise to the victor, with whom he forged a unity pact just Monday. His speech came shortly after delegates roared their approval for a platform built to Dukakis' specifications. Jackson's speech was the main event of the second night of the convention, and the crowd was so big that guards finally closed the gates.

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