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When did President Gerald Ford make black history month official?
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Who was the first US president to recognize black history month?
Gerald Ford was president in 1976 when Black History Month was declared. The original idea was Black History Week, created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson.
What year did Negro History month become Black History month?
Negro History Week was first established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson. It was later expanded to a month-long celebration and renamed Black History Month in 1976 by President Gerald R. Ford.
When was black history mouth made?
Black History Month in the United States first originated at Kent State University in early 1969, being celebrated for the first time at the college in January 1970. Six years later, Black History Month was being celebrated nationally when President Gerald Ford recognized the event at the United States' bicentennial event.
Who is the first black president in american's history?
Obama
Which president was the highest elected official in the US?
The president is the highest elected official in our government. Currently the highest elected president is Barack Obama. He is the first black elected president in the United States.
Is it possible for history to have it's first black president?
History already did have black presidents: in Africa, there have been both presidents and prime ministers who were black. In the United States, however, the first black president was Barack Obama, who was elected in November of 2008 and served two terms in office.
How is Obama making history?
because he is the first black president :)
Was barack obama the first black president of the US?
Yes, when he was elected in 2008, he became the first black president in US history.
Was there ever a black president in the U.S history?
Not until today there wasn't.
5 Black Presidents?
Barak Obama is the only president with black ancestory in United States history.
Why did Obama get elected to be president?
Because he was the first black man in history to run for president so people voted for the black man. Im not trying to be racist.
Why should Obama be in your history books?
Because he is the first black president of the US
