Tweet - "It was an honor to help recognize the historic SC Congressman Joseph H. Rainey by dedicating room 150 in the U.S. Capitol in his honor -- more than 150 years after his service. A former slave, he was the first Black man elected to Congress. I proudly stand upon his shoulders."

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Date: Feb. 3, 2022
Location: Washington, DC

"It was an honor to help recognize the historic SC Congressman Joseph H. Rainey by dedicating room 150 in the U.S. Capitol in his honor -- more than 150 years after his service.

A former slave, he was the first Black man elected to Congress. I proudly stand upon his shoulders."

@WhipCLyburn


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