When was Edward Brooke born?
When was Edward Brooke born?
Edward Brooke
Who was Edmund Brooke?
Edmund Brooke Alexander (October 6, 1802 – January 3, 1888) was an officer in the United States Army in the Mexican-American War through the American Civil War who rose to the rank of brevet Brigadier General in 1865.
Who was the first black senator from Massachusetts?
The first African American elected to the Senate by popular vote, Edward Brooke of Massachusetts served two full terms, from 1967 to 1979. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1919, Brooke graduated from Howard University before serving in the United States Army during World War II.
Who was the first black senator in the United States?
In 1870 Hiram Revels of Mississippi became the first African American senator. Five years later, Blanche K. Bruce of Mississippi took the oath of office. It would be nearly another century, 1967, before Edward Brooke of Massachusetts followed in their historic footsteps.
Who is the senior senator from Massachusetts?
Home | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.
What is Edmund Ross known for?
Ross is best known for casting the decisive vote which acquitted Andrew Johnson during his 1868 presidential impeachment trial.
