Senator Blanche K. Bruce 1841-1898
Title
Senator Blanche K. Bruce 1841-1898
Subject
Emancipation Act Celebrations
Description
Senator Blanche K. Bruce was a former Virginian slave, who through ambition and drive advanced to become the first African American to preside of the US Senate.
Creator
Simmie Lee Knox
Source
Senate.gov
Date
2001
Rights
Fair Use
Files
Collection
Citation
Simmie Lee Knox, “Senator Blanche K. Bruce 1841-1898,” The District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act Celebrations, accessed April 28, 2024, https://janehistory390.omeka.net/items/show/18.