Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. Under his father's encouragement, Jackson's career in music began at the age of 5. He would go on to earn the label of "King of Pop" and become one of the 20th century's most influential musical artists.
00:13 - President Reagan introduces Michael Jackson
00:56 - Michael Jackson's beginnings
01:11 - The Jackson 5
01:49 - Diana Ross Present The Jackson 5
02:05 - Michael Jackson's solo career, Thriller
02:27 - The King of Pop, Bad, Beat It, Billie Jean, Man in the Mirror
02:57 - Michael Jackson partners with President and Mrs. Reagan
03:21 - Joke referencing Billie Jean
04:00 - Michael Jackson's success is the American Dream
04:42 - Michael Jackson's passing
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