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Andrew Young elected first Black congressman from Georgia since Reconstruction

Andrew Young wins election to the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia, becoming the first Black congressman from Georgia since Jefferson Long left Congress in 1871, marking a major breakthrough in Southern Black political power.

Events

  1. November 7, 1972
    Andrew Young elected first Black congressman from Georgia since Reconstruction

    Andrew Young wins election to the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia, becoming the first Black congressman from Georgia since Jefferson Long left Congress in 1871, marking a major breakthrough in Southern Black political power.

  2. November 7, 1972
    Andrew Young elected first Black congressman from Georgia since Reconstruction

    Andrew Young wins election to the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia, becoming the first Black congressman from Georgia since 1871, marking a major breakthrough in Southern Black political power.

  3. November 28, 1972
    Stevie Wonder releases Talking Book

    Stevie Wonder releases Talking Book, his first album with full creative control at Motown. It includes the hits Superstition and You Are the Sunshine of My Life, launching his classic period.