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African American History: Hiram Rhodes Revels

Posted on February 21, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, 1827[1] – January 16, 1901) was the first African American to serve in the United States Senate. Because he preceded any African American in the House, he was the first African American in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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