85th Congress

William Levi Dawson

William Levi Dawson

Congressman William Dawson served in the U.S. House of Representatives for nearly three decades. Dawson, a well-established politician in Chicago,...

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Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

Adam Clayton Powell Jr.

Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was an American Baptist pastor and politician who represented New York City in the U.S. House of Representatives...

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Charles Coles Diggs Jr.

Charles Coles Diggs Jr.

Congressman Charles Diggs was the first African American to represent Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served the 13th District of...

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