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Who was the first African-American representative elected to the US house of representatives ever?

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Answer:

Joseph Rainey

Step-by-step explanation:

He was the first African-American individual to be elected in the US house of representatives in 1870.

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Answer:

Joseph Rainey

Step-by-step explanation:

He was the first African American to be elected into the US house of rep. and the second to be in US congress (first was Hiram Revels)

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