Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007
Publisher: United States Congress
Published: Oct 03, 2008
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 803
ISBN-13: 9780160801945
Description: From the publisher: Provides a comprehensive history of the more than 120 African Americans who have served in the United States Congress. Written for a general audience, this book contains a profile of each African-American Member, including notables such as Hiram Revels, Joseph Rainey, Oscar De Priest, Adam Clayton Powell, Shirley Chisholm, Gus Hawkins, and Barbara Jordan. Individual profiles are introduced by contextual essays that explain major events in congressional and U.S. history. Illustrated with many portraits, photographs, and charts.