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William Levi Dawson

American politician (1886-1970) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84

William Levi Dawson was an American politician and lawyer who represented a Chicago, Illinois district for more than 27 years in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1943 to his death in office in 1970. In 1949, he became the first African American to chair a congressional committee.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1970 · aged 84