#OTD Oscar De Priest (Mar 9, 1871 - May 12, 1951). Civil rights advocate, U.S. Rep from Illinois's 1st congressional district; 1929- 1935 (1st Black elected to Congress in the 20th century). During his 3 terms, he was the only African American in Congress.
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