
Oscar Stanton De Priest
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 74 years ago |
Date of birth | March 9,1871 |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Born | Florence |
Alabama | |
United States | |
Date of died | May 12,1951 |
Died | Chicago |
Illinois | |
United States | |
Spouse | Jessie De Priest |
Party | Republican Party |
Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
Job | Politician |
Education | Salina Normal University |
Nationality | American |
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ID | 1115786 |
Oscar Stanton De Priest Life story
Oscar Stanton De Priest was an American politician and civil rights advocate from Chicago. A member of the Illinois Republican Party, he was the first African American to be elected to Congress in the 20th century. During his three terms, he was the only African American serving in Congress.