Overview
- He attended the tribute on March 6, marking one of his few public outings in recent years.
- The memorial drew thousands to Rainbow PUSH Coalition, with three former U.S. presidents cited among speakers, including Barack Obama, and a performance by Stevie Wonder.
- Mr. T wore a U.S.-flag bandana, a flag-patterned vest, dark sunglasses, and his signature gold chains.
- Coverage emphasized his low profile in recent years, highlighting the notability of his return to a major civic commemoration.
- Jesse Jackson died on February 17 at age 84, prompting the large-scale memorial events in Chicago.