1975 – Samuel Blanton Rosser Becomes First African American U.S. Ambassador to a European Country

On June 26, 1975, Samuel Blanton Rosser was appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea, making him the first African American to serve as an ambassador to a European country. His appointment marked a significant milestone in the diversification of U.S. diplomatic representation. The Black Market

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