Title
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback, first person of African descent to become governor of a U.S. state
Caption
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback (born Pinckney Benton Stewart; May 10, 1837 – December 21, 1921) was a publisher and politician, a Union Army officer, and the first person of African descent to become governor of a U.S. state. He was born free in Georgia. A Republican, Pinchback served as the 24th Governor of Louisiana for 15 days, from December 29, 1872, to January 13, 1873
Date
1873
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A01_371
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (3,4Mb) / 14,7in x 15,8in / 4414 x 4752 (300dpi)