Joseph Hayne Rainey: December 12, 1870. (became the first African American to serve in the House of Representatives on this date)(This Week in Black History)(Brief Article)

From: Jet | Date: December 18, 1995 | Copyright information

December 12,1870 --

Joseph Hayne Rainey of Georgetown town, SC, was sworn in on this day and became the first Black to serve in the Unit...

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