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U.S. Capitol Historical Society: George Mason University Phillip Magness
Feb 15, 2012
Abolitionist John Willis Menard was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1868, and although he was never seated, he was the first African American to address the House chamber.
Next, we hear more about him from Phillip Magness of .. Read More
Abolitionist John Willis Menard was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1868, and although he was never seated, he was the first African American to address the House chamber.
Next, we hear more about him from Phillip Magness of George Mason Universit
