In
1969, Douglas Wilder became the first African American since
Reconstruction to win a seat in the Virginia Senate. He acquired a
reputation as a moderate, and in 1985 was elected state lieutenant
governor. In 1989, Wilder became the first African American to be
elected governor in the U.S. He left office in 1994 and was elected
mayor of Richmond in 2004.
Click here for more information on Mr. Wilder's legacy and life.
Source: Biography.com
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