Joseph Rainey

Joseph Rainey
1832 - 1887
Joseph Rainey  American Politician
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First Name Joseph
Last Name Rainey
Birthday 21st June, 1832
Birthplace Georgetown, South Carolina, United States
Died 1st August, 1887
Place of Death Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S.
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Nationality American
Occupation Politician

Joseph Hayne Rainey (June 21, 1832 – August 1, 1887) was an American politician. He was the first black person to serve in the United States House of Representatives and the second black person (after Hiram Revels) to serve in the United States Congress. His service included time as presiding officer of the House of Representatives. Born into slavery in South Carolina, he and his family were freed in the 1840s when his father purchased their freedom. Revels and Rainey were both members of the Republican Party.

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