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3 results for "Hiram Revels"
March 1, 1870
First African American Senator Sworn In
Hiram Revels became the first African American U.S. Senator.
February 25, 1870
Hiram Revels Becomes First Black U.S. Senator
Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first African American to serve in the U.S. Senate.
May 4, 1870
Hiram Revels Sworn In as First Black U.S. Senator
Hiram Rhodes Revels became the first African American to serve in the United States Congress when he was sworn into the U.S. Senate.