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Was Jesse Jackson the first African American to campaign for presidential nominee?
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He was second. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm was the first one in 1972.
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How did Andrew Jackson portray himself during the 1828 Presidential campaign?
nova net a down-to-earth man with humble roots
Who was the first african american who ran for president?
1960 Clennon Washington King, Jr. ran for President representing the Afro-American party
Is skia Jackson African American?
yes she is. any black person is African or African American is because our ancestors came from Africa (if your African American) during slavery and if they had kids it would go down in history
Who was the first African American to run for the presidential nomination from the Democratic or Republican Party?
First was U.S. Senator Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm [November 30, 1924-January 1, 2005]. In 1968, she became the first female African-American elected to the U.S. Congress. On January 25, 1972, she became the first African-American candidate for presidential nomination by a major political party. On that date, she also became the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination. Republican U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith [December 14, 1897-May 29, 1995] had been the first woman to run for a major-party presidential nomination, in 1964. Second was Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. [b. October 8, 1941]. On November 3, 1983, and again in 1988, Rev. Jackson announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. Fortieth U.S. President Barack Hussein Obama [b. August 4, 1961] became the first African-American to receive a major-party presidential nomination, in August 2008; and to win a presidential election, in November of that same year.
Who was the first African American music star to get a award from the president?
Michael jackson.
What tactic of Andrew Jackson's presidential campaign secured election?
During his presidential campaign, Andrew Jackson had the position that he was the people's candidate. He pointed out that the elite disregarded the people's choice in1824 and the tactic secured his election.
What tactic of Andrew Jackson's presidential campaign secured his election?
During his presidential campaign, Andrew Jackson had the position that he was the people's candidate. He pointed out that the elite disregarded the people's choice in1824 and the tactic secured his election.
What was Michael Jackson's race?
African American.
What nationality is Michael Jackson?
Michael Jackson was African American, Born in Indiana
Which presidential candidate was the first to print and dirtribute his campaign portrait all over the country?
Adrew Jackson
Why do Michael Jackson's kids not have African American traits?
Michael Jackson's children do have African American traits but the thing is that they are bi-racial meaning that their mother was American and their father was African American. If you see them in person, they do look half American and half African American.
Is Michael Jackson Nigerian?
Michael Jackson was African American and he was a jhova witness.
What 1828 political party rejected the national bank and supported the presidential campaign of Andrew Jackson?
Democratic Party
What was Michael Jackson's background?
African-American.
Is Janet Jackson African American?
Yes
What tactic of Andrew Jackson's campaign secured his election?
His tactic was to smear his opponent John Quincy Adams and to appeal to the commoners. He won the 1828 presidential campaign as a Democrat.
Were Michael Jackson's grandparents African?
Michael Jackson's grandparents are african. 90% of michael's family is black. including him. michael says, ''My skin disease might have turned my skin white, but i am a 100% african american''.
