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The Second American Revolution

A Remarkable Event in the History of the National Congress, from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated

A Remarkable Event in the History of the National Congress, from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated

 

A Remarkable Event in the History of the National Congress, from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, December 26, 1868

The first African-American to address Congress, John Willis Menard unsuccessfully defends his election to the House.

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