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Jefferson F. Long
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Jefferson Franklin Long (March 3, 1836 – February 4, 1901) was a U.S. congressman from Georgia. He was the second African American sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives and the first African-American congressman from Georgia.[1][2] Long was the first African-American Representative to speak on the floor of the U.S. House,[2] opposing the Amnesty Bill that exempted former Confederates serving in the House from swearing allegiance to the Constitution.[3] He remained the only African American to represent Georgia until Andrew Young was elected in 1972.[2]
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 4th district | |
In office January 16, 1871 – March 3, 1871 | |
Preceded by | Samuel F. Gove |
Succeeded by | Thomas J. Speer |
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Born | (1836-03-03)March 3, 1836 Knoxville, Georgia |
Died | February 4, 1901(1901-02-04) (aged 64) Macon, Georgia |
Cause of death | Influenza |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Tailor |
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