An "African Carpet-Bagger" First Black Man Elected to Congress

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John Menard​


John Menard's parents were People of Color from Louisiana who moved to Illinois, where John was born. He completed college in Illinois. In 1865 he moved back to Louisiana. In 1868 he was elected to Congress. Democrats opposed his being seated and he was ultimately denied his seat.


Daily Constitutionalist
Thursday, Dec 31, 1868
Augusta, GA
Vol: 25
Issue: 309

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