Posted on Feb 16, 2022

First Black Congressman honored at U.S. Capitol

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Joseph H. Rainey, who was born into slavery in 1832 and went on to become the nation's first Black congressman, was honored at the U.S. Capitol last week.

First Black Congressman honored at U.S. Capitol

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