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1964 - Carl T. Rowan Appointed Director of U.S. Information Agency

On June 24, 1964, Carl T. Rowan was appointed as the Director of the United States Information Agency, becoming one of the highest-ranking African Americans in the federal government at the time. Rowan\’s appointment was significant during the Civil Rights Movement, symbolizing progress in diversifying government leadership and influencing U.S. public diplomacy during a pivotal era. tbmv3.theblackmarket.com

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