Career of Abolitionist John Willis Menard - Preview
March 16, 2012
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as posted by the channelMenard was elected to the House of Representatives from Louisiana in 1868 but because of a contest did not serve. He did make the first speech on the House floor by an African American, however; pleading his case for office.
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