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First black congresswoman to be elected from the deep south?
The first black congresswoman that was elected from the deep south was Barbara Jordan. She was re-elected and she was the first woman that was elected to the Texas Senate.
First black elected leader of South Africa?
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Who was the first colored person to run for president as a Democrat in 1972?
You are probably referring to Shirley Chisholm of New York; she was elected to the House of Representatives in 1968, the first black woman elected to congress. She then ran for president in 1972, but did not get the nomination.
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What was the name of the first black sheriff of hinds county in mississippi during Reconstruction Era of 1873?
W.H. Harney.
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The Sheriff of Nansemond County was in charge of policing Suffolk, as well as Nansemond County, until 1858. In 1858, Suffolk was granted a charter and the first town sergeant was elected. After 1910, the town sergeant would be called Chief of Police. The sheriff would still be in charge of Nansemond County law enforcement until October 1970, when the Nansemond County Police Department was founded. The City of Suffolk Police Department and the Nansemond County Police Department merged in January 1974. The sheriff and the town sergeant were both elected officers.
Who was the first sheriff of santa cruz county?
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What is the motto of Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Florida?
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Where did Grover Cleveland start his political career?
Cleveland's first position was assistant district attorney of Erie County, NY, an appointed position. His first elected position was Sheriff of Erie County, which began January 1, 1871, when he was 33 years old.
Who was the first black president elected?
Barack Obama was the first Black president elected.
When was the first black sheriff in Texas?
1875
First black congresswoman to be elected from the deep south?
The first black congresswoman that was elected from the deep south was Barbara Jordan. She was re-elected and she was the first woman that was elected to the Texas Senate.
Who was the first elected governors?
(Lawrence) Douglas Wilder of Virginia was the first elected black governor. He was elected in 1989.Louisiana has never had a black governor.
This person was the first black congresswoman to be elected from Deep South?
Barbara Jordan was the first Black Congresswoman to be elected from the South. She was elected to office in 1976.
This republican was the first black person elected to the US senate Who was he and what state did he represent?
this republican was first black perosn elected to the U.S. senate.
