On this day, Blanche Kelso Bruce of Mississippi made history as the first Black man to serve a full term in the United States Senate, and the first person born into slavery to preside over the Senate. During his term, Bruce advocated for the civil rights of African Americans, Native Americans, Chinese immigrants, and even former Confederates, reflecting a deeply inclusive vision of American democracy.
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