Atlanta and the nation are remembering the life of civil rights activist Vernon Jordan.
Raised in the Jim Crow South, Jordan rose to lead a successful career in law and business, headed several civil rights organizations and eventually became a close friend and adviser to former President Bill Clinton.
As a young lawyer, Jordan played a key role in the integration of the University of Georgia.
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