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Louis Stokes

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American politician (1925-2015)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1925 to 2015 · aged 90
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Louis Stokes was an American attorney, civil rights pioneer and politician. He served 15 terms in the United States House of Representatives - representing the east side of Cleveland - and was the first African American congressman elected in the state of Ohio.

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Stokes (standing, fourth from right) with fellow founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus in 1971Stokes (standing, fourth from right) with fellow founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus in 1971

Awards 3

1999James Madison Award
1998Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives
1998honorary degree from Spelman College

Connected to Louis 6

Nina TotenbergAlso won James Madison AwardBill YoungAlso won Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States RepresentativesJudith JamisonAlso won honorary degree from Spelman CollegeConnie MorellaAlso won Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States RepresentativesDan BurtonAlso won James Madison AwardSelma BurkeAlso won honorary degree from Spelman College

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Louis Stokes was an American attorney, civil rights pioneer and politician. He served 15 terms in the United States House of Representatives - representing the east side of Cleveland - and was the first African American congressman elected in the state of Ohio. He was one of the Cold War era chairmen of the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, headed the Congressional Black Caucus, and was the first African American on the United States House Committee on Appropriations.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2015 · aged 90
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12 languages

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