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AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORICAL NEWS JOURNAL
Politics Article Excerpts
| When one thinks about the shaping of our
nation in the 1700 and 1800’s it is impossible to intelligently
discuss this period without including the contributions African-American
politicians made to our country’s political foundation. Imagine
that time, if you will, the country was still recovering from the War
for Independence, the Civil War, the divisive abolishment of slavery
and the problems endemic with a young country’s growth . During
these years, African-Americans played an important role in shaping our
country’s values and ideology. African-American politicians helped
pass legislation that continues to contribute to the well being of all
Americans to this day. Many African-Americans held elected offices ranging
from state legislatures to judges to United States Congressman to members
of the United States Senate. That legacy of service to one’s country
continues today with many prominent positions held by African-Americans;
State senators and legislators, United States Congressmen and Senators
and a Supreme Court Justice. |
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