Black Americans in Congress, 1870-2007 Contributor(s): Wasniewski, Matthew (Editor), House (U S ) Office of History and Prese (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0160836182 ISBN-13: 9780160836183 Publisher: United States House of Representatives OUR PRICE: $51.06 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2009 |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - Legislative Branch - History | United States - General - Biography & Autobiography | Political |
Dewey: 328.730 |
Physical Information: 1.7" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (6.50 lbs) 803 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
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Publisher Description: NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT- OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price while supplies last 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:
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