Blanche K. Bruce
Born into slavery
First black senator to serve a full term
He took Jefferson Davis’ spot
Named his son after Roscoe Conkling
Born into slavery
First black senator to serve a full term
He took Jefferson Davis’ spot
Named his son after Roscoe Conkling
I’ve read at least one book about every U.S. president, never tire of shoehorning presidential trivia into conversations, and am basically an expert at hiding mistakes in my sketchbooks.