Morris Jackson, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetMorris Jackson
American politician
Date of Birth: 01-Apr-1918
Date of Death: 12-Dec-2004
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Morris Jackson
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- Morrison Jackson (April 1, 1918 – December 12, 2004) was a member of the Ohio Senate. A native of Cleveland, Jackson served in the state Senate from 1967 to 1984.
- The most senior African American Senator at his time, he held a number of leadership roles during his time.
- In 1982, upon the Senate's switch to a Democratic majority, Jackson was involved in a Republican coup in which he was promised the position of Senate President if he switched party affiliations.
- Ultimately, however, he remained with Democrats, and Harry Meshel became the next Senate leader.He retired in 1984, and was succeeded by future Cleveland Mayor Michael R.
- White.
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