African Americans in Congress
African Americans in Congress: a documentary history Eric Freedman, Stephen A. Jones
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, c2008.
ISBN: 0872893855
DDC: 328.73008996073
LCC: JK1021
Edition: (hardbound : alk. paper)
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 553-560) and index.
The Revolutionary War to Dred Scott: the antecedents of political
empowerment, 1776-1857 -- The Civil War: the slavery debate erupts,
1860-1865 -- Reconstruction: increasing political empowerment,
1868-1883 -- After reconstruction: political disenfranchisement and
banishment, 1880-1904 -- The early twentieth century to the civil
rights movement: a slow return to Washington, 1913-1964 -- The civil
rights movement and beyond: equal rights and political empowerment,
1965-1993 -- The modern era: the congressional black caucus and the
"Republican revolution," 1994-2007 -- African Americans run for
office: campaigns and elections -- African Americans face a political
reality: ethics and corruption investigations -- African American
women in congress: a long road to office -- African American
lawmakers fight racism: representatives of an excluded people --
African American lawmakers address war: peace, war and patriotism --
African American lawmakers and international affairs: America as a
world power -- At the heart of the African American experience: the
struggle for economic justice -- Visions of America: the dream and
the reality.
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