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3 juil. 2024 · In this video, we explore the life and legacy of Joseph Rainey, a pivotal figure in American history. Rainey was the First African Am...
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22 juin 2024 · That changed Friday when a plaque was unveiled during a ceremony. It was organized and the plaque was purchased by the Georgetown County Republican Party because that is the party of which Rainey was a member. Here are the highlights of Friday’s dedication.
2 juil. 2024 · The History of Joseph Hayne Rainey. WCM Live welcomes the Lorna Rainey, the great-granddaughter of Joseph Hayne Rainey who was the first black US Congressman whose roots are connected to...
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24 juin 2024 · Park visitors got a history lesson about the importance of Joseph Rainey and his connection to Georgetown. For more Local News from WMBF: https://www.wmbf...
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27 juin 2024 · Joseph H. Rainey-First Black Congressman. The first black Congressman elected and seated in the House of Representatives was Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina. Born to slaves on June 31, 1832 in Georgetown, South Carolina, he became a free man soon after his birth, thanks to his father, Edward Rainey, a successful and industrious ...
21 juin 2024 · The Georgetown County Republican Committee and the city of Georgetown honored Joseph Rainey with a new plaque in the park that bears his name. Rainey Park on Front Street is named after the...
28 juin 2024 · Joseph Hayne Rainey, the son of enslaved parents, was the first African-American elected to Congress and took his seat in 1870. Steve Williams, a local historian and speaker at the event, shared details of Rainey’s life with the crowd of about 100.
