Joseph Hayne Rainey, first African American to serve in the United States House of Representatives
Title

Joseph Hayne Rainey, first African American to serve in the United States House of Representatives

Caption

Joseph Hayne Rainey (June 21, 1832 – August 1, 1887) was the first African American to serve in the United States House of Representatives, the second black person to serve in the United States Congress

Date

1873

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A01_380

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Rights managed

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