1. African American People
Blanche Kelso Bruce (March 1, 1841-1898) was the first African-American who served a full term in the U.S. ... Bruce was a Republican senator representing Mississippi; he served from March 5, 1875 until March 3, 1881. ... Douglass was the first African-American citizen appointed to high ranks in the U.S. government. ...
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