Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (November 29 1908 – April 4 1972) was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem New York City in the United States House of Representatives (1945–71). He was the first person from New York of African American descent to be elected to Congress and he became a powerful national politician.
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1953-01-03, 1963-01-03, 1971-01-03
active years start date
1945-01-03, 1953-01-03, 1963-01-03
alma mater
Columbia University, Colgate University, Shaw University
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