Author: Office of U S House of Representatives
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781097618132
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Updated through January 2019, Black Americans in Congress 1870-2019 is written for a general audience and researched using primary and secondary sources. The 2019 eBook edition is based on the 2008 print edition. The eBook also provides readers the opportunity to link to the Black Americans in Congress exhibition page maintained by the Office of the Historian at http: //history.house.gov
Black Americans in Congress 1870-2019
Author: Office of U S House of Representatives
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781097618132
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Updated through January 2019, Black Americans in Congress 1870-2019 is written for a general audience and researched using primary and secondary sources. The 2019 eBook edition is based on the 2008 print edition. The eBook also provides readers the opportunity to link to the Black Americans in Congress exhibition page maintained by the Office of the Historian at http: //history.house.gov
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781097618132
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Updated through January 2019, Black Americans in Congress 1870-2019 is written for a general audience and researched using primary and secondary sources. The 2019 eBook edition is based on the 2008 print edition. The eBook also provides readers the opportunity to link to the Black Americans in Congress exhibition page maintained by the Office of the Historian at http: //history.house.gov
Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007
Author:
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007 provides a comprehensive history of the more than 120 African Americans who have served in the United States Congress from 1870 through 2007. Individual profiles are introduced by contextual essays that explain major events in congressional and U.S. history. Illustrated with many portraits, photographs, and charts. House Document 108-224. 3d edition. Edited by Matthew Wasniewski. Paperback edition. Questions that are answered include: How many African Americans have served in the U.S. Congress? How did Reconstruction, the Great Migration, and the post-World War II civil rights movement affect black Members of Congress? Who was the first African American to chair a congressional committee? Read about: Pioneers who overcame racial barriers, such as Oscar De Priest of Illinois, the first African American elected to Congress in the 20th century, and Shirley Chisholm of New York, the first black CongresswomanMasters of institutional politics, such as Augustus "Gus" Hawkins of California, Louis Stokes of Ohio, and Julian Dixon of CaliforniaNotables such as Civil War hero Robert Smalls of South Carolina, civil rights champion Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., of New York, and constitutional scholar Barbara Jordan of TexasAnd many more. Black Americans in Congress also includes: Pictures-including rarely seen historical images-of each African American who has served in CongressBibliographies and references to manuscript collections for each MemberStatistical graphs and chartsA comprehensive index Other related products: African Americans resources collection can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/african-americans Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005 can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-071-01418-7 Women in Congress, 1917-2006 --Hardcover format can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-070-07480-9 United States Congressional Serial Set, Serial No. 14903, House Document No. 223, Women in Congress, 1917-2006 is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/552-108-00040-0 Hispanic Americans in Congress, 1822-2012 --Print Hardcover format can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-071-01563-9 --Print Paperback format can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-071-01567-1 --ePub format available for Free download is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-300-00008-8 --MOBI format is available for Free download here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-300-00010-0
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 814
Book Description
Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007 provides a comprehensive history of the more than 120 African Americans who have served in the United States Congress from 1870 through 2007. Individual profiles are introduced by contextual essays that explain major events in congressional and U.S. history. Illustrated with many portraits, photographs, and charts. House Document 108-224. 3d edition. Edited by Matthew Wasniewski. Paperback edition. Questions that are answered include: How many African Americans have served in the U.S. Congress? How did Reconstruction, the Great Migration, and the post-World War II civil rights movement affect black Members of Congress? Who was the first African American to chair a congressional committee? Read about: Pioneers who overcame racial barriers, such as Oscar De Priest of Illinois, the first African American elected to Congress in the 20th century, and Shirley Chisholm of New York, the first black CongresswomanMasters of institutional politics, such as Augustus "Gus" Hawkins of California, Louis Stokes of Ohio, and Julian Dixon of CaliforniaNotables such as Civil War hero Robert Smalls of South Carolina, civil rights champion Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., of New York, and constitutional scholar Barbara Jordan of TexasAnd many more. Black Americans in Congress also includes: Pictures-including rarely seen historical images-of each African American who has served in CongressBibliographies and references to manuscript collections for each MemberStatistical graphs and chartsA comprehensive index Other related products: African Americans resources collection can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/african-americans Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005 can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-071-01418-7 Women in Congress, 1917-2006 --Hardcover format can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-070-07480-9 United States Congressional Serial Set, Serial No. 14903, House Document No. 223, Women in Congress, 1917-2006 is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/552-108-00040-0 Hispanic Americans in Congress, 1822-2012 --Print Hardcover format can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-071-01563-9 --Print Paperback format can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-071-01567-1 --ePub format available for Free download is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-300-00008-8 --MOBI format is available for Free download here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/052-300-00010-0
Black Americans in Congress, 1870-1989
Author: Bruce A. Ragsdale
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African American legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African American legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
African American Members of the United States Congress
Author: Jennifer E. Manning
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437984851
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Contents: (1) Introduction: Historical Overview of African Americans in Congress; African American Firsts in Congress; Length of Service; How African Americans Enter Congress; (2) African American Members in Leadership Positions; (3) Congressional Black Caucus: Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Ending Apartheid in South Africa; Humanitarian Aid to Haiti; (4) Tables and Data; (5) Alphabetical Listing of African American Members, Selected Biographical Information, and Committee Assignments During Their Tenure in Office. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437984851
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Contents: (1) Introduction: Historical Overview of African Americans in Congress; African American Firsts in Congress; Length of Service; How African Americans Enter Congress; (2) African American Members in Leadership Positions; (3) Congressional Black Caucus: Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Ending Apartheid in South Africa; Humanitarian Aid to Haiti; (4) Tables and Data; (5) Alphabetical Listing of African American Members, Selected Biographical Information, and Committee Assignments During Their Tenure in Office. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.
Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007 (Paperback)
Author: Matthew Wasniewski
Publisher: United States House of Representatives
ISBN: 9780160836183
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Black Americans in Congress, 1870–2007, is a comprehensive history of the more than 120 African Americans who have served in the United States Congress. Written for a general audience, this book contains a profile of each African-American Member, including notables such as Hiram Revels, Joseph Rainey, Oscar De Priest, Adam Clayton Powell, Shirley Chisholm, Gus Hawkins, and Barbara Jordan. Individual profiles are introduced by contextual essays that explain major events in congressional and U.S. history. The volume also features: Pictures—including rarely seen historical images—of each African American who has served in Congress Bibliographies and references to manuscript collections for each Member Statistical graphs and charts Index
Publisher: United States House of Representatives
ISBN: 9780160836183
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Black Americans in Congress, 1870–2007, is a comprehensive history of the more than 120 African Americans who have served in the United States Congress. Written for a general audience, this book contains a profile of each African-American Member, including notables such as Hiram Revels, Joseph Rainey, Oscar De Priest, Adam Clayton Powell, Shirley Chisholm, Gus Hawkins, and Barbara Jordan. Individual profiles are introduced by contextual essays that explain major events in congressional and U.S. history. The volume also features: Pictures—including rarely seen historical images—of each African American who has served in Congress Bibliographies and references to manuscript collections for each Member Statistical graphs and charts Index
Black Americans in Congress
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African American legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African American legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
African American Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2009
Author: Jennifer E. Manning
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437929044
Category : African American legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437929044
Category : African American legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Black Americans in Congress, 1870-1989
Author: Bruce A. Ragsdale
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780160184772
Category : African American legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780160184772
Category : African American legislators
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Mobituaries
Author: Mo Rocca
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501197630
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
From popular TV correspondent and writer Rocca comes a charmingly irreverent and rigorously researched book that celebrates the dead people who made life worth living.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501197630
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
From popular TV correspondent and writer Rocca comes a charmingly irreverent and rigorously researched book that celebrates the dead people who made life worth living.
The Negro in Congress, 1870-1901
Author: Samuel Denny Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
This is a survey of the careers of the twenty-two Afro-Americans who served in Congress during and immediately after reconstruction and an evaluation of their achievements. Smith has drawn a vivid account of the lives and influence of these black leaders. The campaigns and elections of these congressmen are individually detailed, and their stories previous to and following their terms in Congress are briefly sketched. Originally published in 1940. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
This is a survey of the careers of the twenty-two Afro-Americans who served in Congress during and immediately after reconstruction and an evaluation of their achievements. Smith has drawn a vivid account of the lives and influence of these black leaders. The campaigns and elections of these congressmen are individually detailed, and their stories previous to and following their terms in Congress are briefly sketched. Originally published in 1940. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.