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Michael Jackson was the most influential pop icon in modern history. So it's no surprise that when he passed away last week, many political leaders from around the world delivered written condolences acknowledging his unparalleled impact. Some reporters even questioned President Obama's lack of a formal response, noting that MJ had a long history of using his star power to influence humanitarian efforts.
In fact, MJ holds 13 different titles in the Guinness Book Of World Records, one of which names him as the most philanthropic pop star of all time—donating over $300 million to charities. So in honor of the King of Pop, here are some of MJ's most high-profile encounters with the political world...
U.S. Congress Honors Michael Jackson, 2009
• In a rare show of formal recognition, members of the U.S. Congress held a moment of silence in honor of the legend's untimely death. R.I.P.
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