In this episode, we share the first half of our conversation with Jesse White, who just retired after decades of service as Illinois Secretary of State. We begin this special two-part AAMVAcast with discussions of former Secretary White's early life, experiences during the civil rights movement, and how he came to be Secretary of State. For part 2 of our conversation with Jesse White, click here.

Host: Ian Grossman

Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin

Music: Gibson Arthur

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